Clark County EOP Basic Plan 4. Roles and Responsibilities 4.2.1 Policy Group Primary County Entities: Board of Commissioners, County Manager, District Attorney, Emergency Manager, and Department heads, as appropriate The Policy Group may include representation from each County department with primary responsibilities during an event. The Policy Group is responsible for the activities conducted within its jurisdiction. The members of the group include both elected and appointed executives with legal responsibilities. Key general responsibilities for local elected and appointed officials include:  Establishing strong working relationships with local jurisdictional leaders and core private- sector organizations, voluntary agencies, and community partners.  Leading and encouraging local leaders to focus on preparedness by participating in planning, training, and exercises.  Supporting staff participation in local mitigation efforts within the jurisdiction, including the private sector, as appropriate.  Understanding and implementing laws and regulations that support emergency management and response.  Ensuring that local emergency plans take into account the needs of: o The jurisdiction, including persons, property, and structures; o Access and Functional Needs Populations, including unaccompanied children and those with service animals; and o Individuals with household pets.  Leading and encouraging all citizens (including Access and Functional Needs Populations) to take preparedness actions.  Encouraging residents to participate in volunteer organizations and training courses. 4.2.1.1 Board of Commissioners The ultimate responsibility for policy, budget, and political direction for the County government is borne by the Board of County Commissioners. During emergencies, this responsibility includes encouraging citizen involvement and citizen assistance, issuing policy statements as needed to support actions and activities of recovery and response efforts, and providing the political contact needed for visiting State and federal officials. Additionally, the Board of Commissioners will provide an elected liaison with the community and other jurisdictions. In the event that proclamation of emergency is needed, the Board of Commissioners will initiate and terminate the State of Emergency through a proclamation. General responsibilities of the Board of Commissioners include:  Establishing emergency management authority by County resolution.  Adopting this EOP and other emergency management-related resolutions. 4-2