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Ramsey County | Base Plan 17 COOP Plans for County service teams, departments, and offices include the following: •Orders of succession and delegations of authority •Key contacts and teams •Instructions for the preservation of vital records and resources •Alternate facilities and worksites •Communications and alert notifications •Identification and plans for the continuation of essential functions •Devolution and Reconstitution •Testing, training, and plan maintenance 2.2.1 MISSION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS During such times when normal operations are disrupted by any incident, Ramsey County government must prioritize its resources and focus its efforts on those functions that are considered essential. While incidents cannot always be prevented, many can be mitigated through advance planning to protect government assets and recover rapidly in an organized and coordinated manner. The Ramsey County Continuity of Government (COG) plan serves as the framework for coordinating the recovery of essential functions across County government. This is accomplished through individually- established COOP Plans which address an organizations’ functions and processes. Municipalities within Ramsey County may maintain standalone COG plans specific to their jurisdiction. Ramsey County’s COG objectives are as follows: •Ensure uninterrupted command, control, and leadership of Ramsey County. •Protect critical facilities, systems, equipment, and records. •Become operational within three business days (or sooner) and maintain capability for up to 30 days (or until primary facility is restored to full operation). •Resume technology operations and support for time-sensitive business operations in the event existing technology processing has been rendered inoperable. •Reduce the operational effects of a disaster on time-sensitive business operations through a set of pre-defined and flexible procedures to be used in directing recovery operations. •Resume production processing of the most time-sensitive computer systems, network services and applications within three business days (or sooner) following the disruptive event. •Provide a proper work environment for displaced staff while their facilities and their contents are being restored. •Resume and maintain adequate service levels to residents and businesses of Ramsey County. •Additional information may be found in the Ramsey County COG Plan and/or the distinct plans developed by each County department.