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The Management Section consists of the following ICS positions. Detailed position checklists are contained in Appendix C. EOC Director Authority for managing EOC operations is delegated from the City Council to the City Manager as EOC Director. The EOC Director reports to the Policy Group. The Management Staff and General Staff Section Chiefs report to the EOC Director. The EOC Director has overall responsibility of managing the emergency response in accordance with the guidance provided by the City Council. In concert with the EOC General Staff, the EOC Director sets priorities for response efforts and establishes coordination between the City and other emergency response agencies. During EOC activation, the EOC Director has authority to authorize expenditure of funds. EOC Coordinator The EOC Coordinator is responsible for supporting EOC set up and initial operations. They monitor EOC internal management systems, coordinate with outside public jurisdictions and internal departments, and serve as an advisor to the EOC Director and General Staff. They provide information and guidance to the EOC Management Team and coordinate with the San Mateo Operational Area EOC if a liaison is not assigned. Legal Advisor The Legal Advisor supports the Policy Group. The Legal Advisor prepares proclamations, emergency ordinances and other legal documents and provides legal services as required. They maintain legal information, records and reports relative to the emergency legal proceedings and participate as a member of the EOC Management Team. Liaison Officer The Liaison Officer oversees activities of outside agency representatives in the EOC. They coordinate and staff requests from other EOCs for City representatives to other EOCs. They establish and maintain a central location for incoming agency representatives, providing workspace and support as needed. The Liaison Officer ensures guidelines, policy directives, situation reports, and a copy of the EOC Action Plan is provided to Agency Representatives upon check-in. In conjunction with the EOC Coordinator, they provide orientations for VIPs and other visitors to the EOC. Safety Officer The EOC Safety Officer identifies and mitigates safety hazards and conditions representing potential liability to the City during emergency operations. They ensure a safe working environment in the EOC and all facilities used in support of EOC operations. They ensure that the EOC facility is free from any environmental threats, e.g., radiation exposure, air purity, water quality, etc. The Safety Officer develops the Site Safety component of the EOC Action Plan. They support the Operations Section Chief and develop the ICS -215A, Safety Analysis Form, for the EOC Action Plan. Security Officer 55