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PURPOSE AND SCOPE  \nContinuity of operations planning ensures that critical operations and essential functions of the University of Houston continue to be performed during an emergency. Continuity of operations planning is an ongoing process which includes the following elements: identification of essential functions, delegations of authority, orders of succession, communication, vital records and data, continuity facilities, reconstitution, testing, training and exercise, risk assessment, recovery strategies , and a disaster recovery plan.  \nThe campus-wide Continuity of Operations Plan is a requirement of the State Office of Risk Management’s policy on Continuity Planning for Texas State Agencies , as stated in Continuity Planning Guidance Letter dated April 19, 2022 , and the Texas Labor Code, Section 412.054.  \nThe University of Houston will maintain a University of Houston campus-wide Continuity of Operations Plan per the above regulations and guidance. In addition, this policy outlines the requirements for colleges, divisions , departments and areas regarding continuity planning. The individual department Continuity of Operations Plans will contribute to the development of the College/Division Continuity of Operations Plan and the identification of risks that will impact the College or Division. The College/Division Continuity of Operations Plans will contribute to the development of the University of Houston Continuity of Operations Plan program .  \nII. POLICY  \nThe University of Houston will create and maintain a Continuity of Operations Plan. The UH Office of Emergency Management is responsible for designating a Continuity of Operations Planning Coordinator as required by the State of Texas and will coordinate the review process for the plan annually.  \nEach college and division, as well as departments of the University of Houston will complete a Continuity of Operations Plan. All Continuity of Operations Plans will be submitted annually to the UH Office of Emergency Management.  \nContinuity of Operations Plans and records that are produced or maintained as part of their development or review, are confidential and are exempt from disclosure under Texas Government Code, Section 552.156.  \nIII. DEFINITIONS  \nA.  Continuity of Operations Planning – Effort within the agency to ensure that primary essential functions continue to be performed throughout, resume quickly and return to normal operations during a wide range of emergencies.  \nB.  Continuity of Operations Planning Coordinator – Individual that is trained in continuity planning and certified by a recognized organization such as the FEMA Emergency  \nManagement Institute (Continuity Practitioner Level I or Level II), or Disaster Recovery Institute International (Certified Professional, such as ABCP, CFCP, CBCP or MBCP) . The Office of Emergency Management will designate the Continuity of Operations Planning Coordinator.  \nC.  Continuity of Operations Planning Program – A program of the university that establishes continuity plans, completes the necessary steps to identify the impact of potential losses, maintains viable recovery strategies and recovery plans, and ensures continuity of services through personnel training and continuity plan testing and maintenance for all divisions, colleges, essential departments , and/or units.  \nD.  Continuity of Operations Planning Liaison – Individual selected by the college/division that will be responsible for coordinating Continuity of Operations planning for their college or division and also serve as a liaison to the UH Office of Emergency Management.  \nE.  Continuity Planning Leadership Group – A group of key university partners in essential departments of the University of Houston. 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