Clark County EOP Basic Plan 5. Command and Control  Developing and coordinating release of information to incident personnel, media, and the general public.  Coordinating information sharing among the public information network through the use of a JIS and, if applicable, participating in a JIC established by Incident Command.  Implementing information clearance processes with the MACC Manager.  Conducting and/or managing media briefings and implementing media-monitoring activities. 5.5.2.3 Liaison Officer The Liaison Officer serves as the coordinator with outside agencies and organizations, and communicates with potentially multiple other liaisons. Specific liaison roles may be incorporated into the command structure established at the MACC, depending on the type of emergency incident that has occurred. Liaisons represent entities and organizations such as hospitals, school districts, tribes, public works/utility companies, and volunteer services such as the ARC. Responsibilities typically associated with a liaison role include:  Serving as the contact point for local government officials, agency or tribal representatives, and stakeholders.  Coordinating information and incident updates among interagency contacts, including the public information network.  Providing resource status updates and limitations among personnel, capabilities, equipment, and facilities to the MACC Manager, government officials, and stakeholders. 5.5.2.4 Security The Security Officer(s) at the MACC is responsible for controlling access to the MACC and general security at the facility. Security Officer duties include:  Maintaining the check-in and checkout rosters.  Providing 24-hour security at the MACC.  Addressing situations resulting from inappropriate personnel or personnel actions at the MACC. 5.5.3 MACC General Staff 5.5.3.1 Operations Section The Operations Section Chief is typically filled by the lead agency managing response activities for a specific type of incident. The Operations Section is organized into functional units representing agencies involved in tactical operations. The following ESFs may be activated to support the Operations Section:  Fire/EMS Branch (ESF 4 – Firefighting, ESF 10 – Hazardous Materials, ESF 8 – Health and Medical [EMS]). Incidents dealing with fire, earthquake with rescue, or hazardous materials.  Public Safety/Search and Rescue Branch (ESF 16 – Public Safety and Security, ESF 9 – Search and Rescue). Incidents involving civil disorder/disturbance, significant security/public 5-13