A$.$ Explicitly state who has responsibility for emergency management daily operations; policy decisions affecting long$-$term emergency management; and final authority in actual disaster situations.

B$.$ Define responsibilities; scopes of authority; and standards for the position of emergency program manager for an all$-$hazards integrated local emergency plan; and for mutual aid.

C$.$ Specify a specific line of succession for elected officials and require that departments of government establish lines of succession.

D$.$ Define the process that allows all levels of government and all disciplines to work together more efficiently.