Continuity Advisory Group (CAG)
Continuity Advisory Group (CAG) : "The NCC [National Continuity Coordinator] will establish a Continuity Advisory Group (CAG) as a sub-PCC group focused on interagency implementation of continuity programs. It will be comprised of Continuity Coordinators, or their designees, from Category I, II, III, and IV (identified in NSPD-51/HSPD-20 Annex A and in Appendix B of this Plan) executive departments and agencies. Key State and local government representatives from the National Capital Region (NCR), and representatives from the legislative and judicial branches may be invited as appropriate. The CAG shall represent the interests of departments and agencies from Categories I-IV before the CPCC. The CAG will assist its member departments and agencies in implementing directives within its scope by performing the following functions: Providing the forum to address issues ultimately requiring commitment of department and agency resources; Facilitating the exchange of information, including lessons learned, and a sensing of the member community's views; Facilitating the overall coordination and decision process and the initial coordination among departments and agencies of plans and procedures for shared responsibilities; Identifying, prioritizing, and undertaking initiatives to explore options and make recommendations; and Assisting in resolving conflicts as required". (HSC, NCPIP, August 2007, p. 22)
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