The SAFECOM Executive Committee (EC) is comprised of representatives from local and state public safety and government associations representing key public decision makers as well as contributing federal agencies with significant, vested interest in public safety. The EC serves as the primary steering group for the SAFECOM program and was a valuable resource for the Virginia project team in identifying potential focus group participants and providing overall guidance.
SAFECOM Executive Committee Information Sheet
SAFECOM Executive Committee Information Sheet Purpose
The SAFECOM Executive Committee serves as the steering group for the SAFECOM Program and evaluates the guidance and recommendations for SAFECOM as developed by the Advisory Group (AdG). The SAFECOM Executive Committee meets in person or via teleconference on at least a quarterly basis to review overall progress and approve the next set of goals and priorities. Between meetings, the SAFECOM PMO tracks projects and provides information to the Executive Committee through email, conference calls, and other appropriate means.
Mission
The members of the SAFECOM Executive Committee play a key role in the definition and implementation of the program. They provide substantive advice and guidance to the managing partner, project teams, and the SAFECOM PMO, drawing upon their experience and knowledge of public safety needs and capabilities. The SAFECOM PMO provides subject matter expertise and operational support to the SAFECOM Executive Committee. The SAFECOM Executive Committee:
- Approves the general direction of SAFECOM, evaluate progress, and approves changes in direction and scope for the overall program,
- Ensures alignment with OMB E-Government and Department of Homeland Security policies,
- Resolves issues requiring policy, procedural, or other business decisions as needed,
- Participates in periodic, pre-scheduled meetings,
- Recommends additional SAFECOM Executive Committee and Advisory Group members,
- Prepares appropriate read-ahead and presentation materials for Executive Committee review,
- Considers guidance and approves recommendations from the Advisory Group, and
- Meets a minimum of once a quarter and more often when necessary.
Membership
The SAFECOM Executive Committee consists of a subset of the Advisory Group, including six to eight representatives from public safety and local and state government associations and representatives from interested, contributing federal agencies (i.e. DHS, Department of Justice). From time to time, representatives from other organizations may be invited to participate in one or more of the SAFECOM Executive Committee meetings. In addition, the SAFECOM Executive Committee may schedule additional working sessions to involve a broader representation of interested groups.
Those designated to be SAFECOM Executive Committee members have the knowledge and authority to formulate advice and make decisions on behalf of their constituents. The membership is made up of the following: Association for Public Safety Communications Officials -- International, Inc. (APCO), Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology (S&T), DHS, Department of Justice (DOJ), Federal Partnership for Interoperable Communications (FPIC), International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Major County Sheriffs’ Association (MCSA), Major Cities Chiefs (MCC), National Sheriffs’ Association (NSA), International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC), National Association of Counties (NACo), National Governors Association (NGA), National League of Cities (NLC), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (Ex-officio), United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), and Public Safety At Large (2).