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1. SERC Committees and Subcommittees The SERC has established the following as standing committees: Finance Committee, All-Hazards Plan Review Committee, Training Committee, and Urban Search and Rescue Committee, Work Plan Committee, and Citizen Corps Council Committee. The SERC may modify or eliminate these committees and establish such other committees as it determines is necessary. Each committee may adopt and modify its own internal procedures by majority vote of the members at a meeting at which a quorum is present. Each committee shall keep written minutes showing action taken by the committee. a. SERC Finance Committee Composition. The SERC Finance Committee consists of five SERC members, two of whom are also LEPC representatives. Two state agency representatives are also on the committee but are non voting members. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) provides staff support to the Committee. Mission. The SERC Finance Committee provides guidance to the SERC on LEPC funding matters, including standards for allocation of available funds to LEPCs; guidance to LEPCs for proper expenditure of funds; oversees LEPCs’ expenditures of funds; and oversees allocation of available funds to local Citizen Corps Councils. The SERC Finance Committee meets at least once a year, in conjunction with or prior to regular SERC meetings, and as necessary determined by the chairperson. b. SERC All-Hazards Plan Review Committee Composition. The All-Hazards Plan Review Committee (AHPRC) consists of one representative each from the State DHS&EM, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS), Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF), and Department of Public Safety (DPS), and a representative from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). To the extent practicable, members of the AHPRC should be knowledgeable in emergency management matters. Mission. The AHPRC reviews emergency plans to determine consistency with each other and with applicable statutes and makes recommendations to the SERC regarding them. Specifically, the AHPRC reviews and makes recommendations on the following: (1) state, inter-jurisdictional and local plans prepared under AS 26.23; (2) state and regional plans prepared under AS 46.04.200-210; (3) plans prepared by state agencies under other authorities; (4) integrated or combined state/federal emergency operations plans; and (5) the state’s model community emergency response plan. In reviewing plans, the AHPRC evaluates their consistency with each other and with SARA Title III (Section 303(c)), AS 26.23.075, AS 26.23.077, AS 46.04.200, AS 46.04.210, the National Contingency Plan, the Federal Response Plan, and other criteria as may be adopted by the AHPRC. The AHPRC develops the emergency operation plan review process for the SERC. Where appropriate, the AHPRC recommends changes to the state Emergency Operations Plan to improve the state’s ability to prevent and minimize injury and damage from natural or manmade disasters. The AHPRC also reviews the results of exercises and response operations, assesses the adequacy of emergency resources as well as emergency plans, and addresses other emergency operations planning issues, as requested by the SERC co-chairs. c. SERC Training Committee Composition. The SERC Training Committee consists of three local government representatives and two LEPC representatives. To the extent practicable, members of the training committee should be individuals who have expertise in training for emergency planners and/or responders. Mission. The SERC Training Committee: (1) identifies training needs, based on established standards and SERC policy, for all emergency response organizations listed in the emergency response plans; (2) evaluates established training standards and policies for consistency with best emergency response practices; (3) in cooperation with the All-Hazards Planning Committee of the SERC, evaluates whether the responders have the training plan, personnel, equipment, and other resources necessary to carry out the planned response; (4) identifies training needs for LEPC members (as planners, not as responders); (5) develops policies and recommendations for the SERC regarding development, funding, and implementation of training programs for emergency response; (6) oversees implementation of SERC policies regarding all-hazards training curricula, programs, instructors and students; and (7) carries out other duties as are assigned by the DMVA co-chair. The committee researches and develops policies based on an analysis of: potential hazards, federal, state and local laws and regulations, national association and industry standards applicable to Alaska for appropriate numbers of emergency responders, basic equipment for emergency responders, levels of training for emergency responders considering availability of other assistance, difficulties of maintaining level of response/education, and other appropriate factors. It consults with and supports all groups involved in or needing such training. d. Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Committee Composition. At a minimum, the Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Committee consists of one representative each from the Anchorage Fire Department, Municipality of Anchorage, DHS&EM, DNR, Alaska National Guard, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense, Department of the Interior (DOI), and FEMA. The DOI representative serves as the committee chairperson and arranges for necessary staff support. Each department or agency must provide funding support from its operating budget for its Committee representative. Mission. The Committee meets at the direction of its chairperson to: (1) identify existing USAR capabilities and deficiencies within Alaska, (2) take short-term steps using existing resources to increase USAR preparedness in Alaska, and (3) make recommendations to the SERC for long-term steps, which may require additional resources, that would further enhance the State’s USAR capabilities. e. SERC Work Plan Committee Composition. The SERC Work Plan Committee consists of one SERC member or designee, the SERC Coordinator, one LEPC Representative and one state agency representative. Mission. The SERC Work Plan Committee develops a SERC work plan every two years. The work plan describes the SERCs intended activities for a two year period. The work plan includes the goals of the SERC, identifies all committees, and identifies the various SERC tasks along with their proponents.
Section 1. Establishment. The SERC may establish committees as it deems necessary to
accomplish its duties. When a committee is established, the categories of membership shall
also be established and maintained. The Department of Military and Veterans
Affairs (DMVA) co-chair shall appoint committees with
powers, membership and purposes as specified by the co-chair or the SERC.
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