Decision details
Approval of Major Incident Plan
Decision Maker: Cabinet Single-Member Decision
Decision status: Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Purpose:
The Plan replaces a number of other protocols and describes the framework in which the Council responds to major incidents in relation to emergencies and business continuity
Decision:
The Cabinet Member agrees that
(1) The Major Incident Plan is approved;
(2) Delegated authority is given to the Divisional Director (Risk & Assurance) to amend the Plan as required in relation to any subsequent changes to best practice or legislation with regard to Emergency Planning and Business Continuity.
Reasons for the decision:
Implementing a sound Major Incident Plan enables resources to be prioritised in the time of a crisis and indirectly contributes to improving service planning on an ongoing basis. This contributes to creating a more resilient community and indirectly to the outcomes of the Community Strategy and Corporate Improvement Priorities.
Alternative options considered:
No other options, this is a refresh of an existing strategy and latest best practice.
Publication date: 08/04/2011
Date of decision: 31/03/2011
Effective from: 16/04/2011
Accompanying Documents:
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