Establishment of Policy, Processes & Responsibilities
OM-4.2.1
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licensee's Board of Directors andsenior management are collectively responsible for alicensee's business continuity. The Board must endorse the policies, standards and processes for alicensee's BCP, as established by itssenior management . The Board andsenior management must delegate adequate resources to develop the BCP, and for its maintenance and periodic testing.January 2014OM-4.2.2
Licensees must establish a Crisis Management Team (CMT) to develop, maintain and test their BCP, as well as to respond to and manage the various stages of a crisis. The CMT must comprise members ofsenior management and heads of major support functions (e.g. building facilities, IT, corporate communications and human resources).January 2014OM-4.2.3
Licensees must establish (and document as part of the BCP) individuals' responsibilities in helping prepare for and manage a crisis; and the process by which a disaster is declared and the BCP initiated (and later terminated).January 2014