There are seven SERC Committees. Click on the committee's blue hyperlink for information about that committee.
SERC committees are managed according to SERC bylaws and SERC Policies and Procedures Manual. Extracts from both of these documents are provided below.
- SERC Policy and Procedures
Manual - SERC Committees and Subcommittees
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.
f. Interoperable Communications
Committee
Composition.
The Interoperable Communications Committee is representative of the
diverse public safety agencies and groups throughout Alaska. It
consists of one representative each from the Department of Military and
Veterans Affairs, Department of Public Safety, Department of Natural
Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation, and Alaska
Department of Health and Social Services. Statewide public safety
representation consists of one representative from the Alaska
Association of Chiefs of Police (vacant), Alaska Fire Chiefs
Association, Alaska Council on Emergency Medical Services, the Alaska
Land Mobile Radio Users Council, and the Municipality of Anchorage.
There are two representatives from the Local Emergency Planning
Committee (LEPC) Association representing both Urban and Rural area.
Mission.
To provide a statewide sustainable interoperable communications
infrastructure to support community (multi-jurisdictional) response(s)
to all-hazard and terrorist related incidents that will be accomplished
by overseeing the implementation of the Alaska Statewide Communications
Interoperability Plan (SCIP).
g. Alaska Citizen Corps Committee
Composition.
At a minimum, the Alaska Citizen Corps Committee consists of one representative each from the funded Citizen Corps Councils and one member for the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM).
Mission.
The mission of the Citizen Corps Committee is to promote volunteer involvement and public education regarding disaster preparedness through Citizen Corps Programs within the state. The committee provides information to the SERC on programmatic issues. The SERC Citizen Corps Committee meets at least twice a year, in conjunction with or prior to regular SERC meetings, and as determined necessary by the chairperson. The chairperson position rotates on a yearly basis among the funded Citizen Corps Councils.
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.
Section 2. Membership. The DMVA co-chair of the SERC may appoint persons other than SERC
members or their designees to serve on committees. At least one committee member shall be
a member of the SERC.
Section 3. Travel and Per Diem. Members of committees shall serve without compensation,
but are eligible to receive per diem and travel expenses authorized by AS 32.20.180 for
boards and commissions.
Section 4. Staff Support. DMVA shall serve as
staff to the SERC. SERC staff shall provide technical support to and serve committees in
an advisory capacity.
Section 5. Motions, Resolutions and Reports. Committee motions, resolutions and reports
shall be presented in writing to the SERC. Reports shall document the participation of
committee members.
Section 6. Working Groups. The DMVA co-chair may appoint working groups to study special
topics. At least one SERC member shall be on each working group.