Item 24

Authorize to accept and expend $120,000 in SFY 2016 from the State Homeland Security Program funds available from the Department of Safety for the funding of a two year project consisting of workshops, tabletop and functional exercises to train, test and adjust incident response plans. (2)Further authorize to establish a class 046 consultant position for the purpose of hiring independent consultants to plan and facilitate the incident response workshops, tabletop and functional exercises. Effective upon G&C approval through June 30, 2017. 100% Other Funds; the funds used by DOS to reimburse DoIT are 100% Federal Funds. Fiscal Committee approved.