Clark County EOP Basic Plan 5. Command and Control 5.3.3 Multi-Agency Coordination In the event that the County is coordinating a response with other jurisdictions or agencies with authority over the incident, it may choose to implement a Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC Group) and establish the MACC. Typically, administrators/executives, or their appointed representatives, who are authorized to commit agency resources and funds are brought together to form MAC Groups. Other names for MAC Groups include “multiagency committees” and “emergency management committees.” A MAC Group can provide coordinated decision making and resource allocation among cooperating agencies and may establish the priorities among incidents, harmonize agency policies, and provide strategic guidance and direction to support incident management activities. 5.4 Multi-Agency Coordination Center Jurisdictions generally refer to the location used to support and coordinate an incident as an EOC. During incidents in which more than one EOC among regional partners is established, a transition from an EOC to a MACC may take place to facilitate centralized support and coordination. However, due to extensive regional coordination, the County has elected to minimize confusion and always refer to this location as the MACC, even if the incident is only affecting unincorporated Clark County. The MACC supports incident response activities, including tracking, management, and allocation of appropriate resources and personnel. During large-scale emergencies, the MACC may become the County seat of government for the duration of the crisis. The MACC does not provide tactical direction to the various incidents that are being conducted in the field using ICS. On-Scene Incident Commanders have clear authority to command and tactically direct the resources under their control. Depending on the type and size of incident, or at the request of the on-scene Incident Commander, the County may activate the MACC and assign a MACC Manager. The MACC Manager supports on-scene operations and coordinates mobilization of County resources. The request will be submitted to the Emergency Manager, who will determine whether to activate the MACC and will assume, or designate, the role of MACC Manager. In a more complex incident, the Incident Commander may relocate to the MACC to serve as part of the Unified Command or MAC Group, ensuring proper coordination of resources across agencies. The following individuals and their designees are authorized to activate the MACC:  County Manager  Assistant County Manager  County Emergency Manager Requests to activate the MACC can be submitted by:  County Manager  Local Emergency Managers  Fire Chief  Police Chief 5-4