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ATTACHMENT B SCOPE OF WORK BACKGROUND: Emergency management is the organization and management of the resources andresponsibilities for dealing with all humanitarian aspects of emergencies (preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery). The aim is to reduce the harmful effects of all hazards, including disasters. The purpose of the Emergency Management Preparedness and Assistance Grant (EMPA) is to provide state funds to assist local grovernments in preparing for all hazards as authorized by Section 252.373, Florida Statutes. EMPA shall be awarded to a county for the use and benefit of the County Emergency Management Agency. Funds shall be allocated to implement and administer county emergency management programs including management and administration. Consistent with Rule 27P-19.010(11), Florida. Administrative Code, the Division shall determine allowable costs in accordance with 2 C.F.R. Part 200, entitled "Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards." TASKS: Throughout the period of this Agreement, the Recipient must administer an all -hazard, county emergency management agency that includes preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery components and capabilities. Task One: Certification of County Emergency Management Staff Each County Emergency Management Agency must annually certify their commitment to employ and maintain either a Full-time Director or Part-time Coordinator consistent with subsections 27P-19.005(4) and (5), F.A.C. Pursuant to Section 252.38(1)(c), F.S., the County Emergency Management Agency shall perform emergency management functions throughout the territorial limits of the county in which it is organized. Additionally, the County Emergency Management Agency shall conduct such activities outside its territorial limits as required by law and in accordance with state and county emergency management plans and mutual aid agreements. The County Emergency Management Agency shall serve as liaison for and coordinator of municipalities' requests for state and federal assistance during post -disaster emergency operations. If the Recipient is a county with a population of 75,000 or more, then the Recipient shall employ a full-time county emergency management director. If the Recipient is a county with a population less. than 75,000, or if the Recipient is a county that is a party to an inter -jurisdictional emergency management agreement entered into pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(b), F.S., then the Recipient shall employ either: • An Emergency Management Coordinator who works at least 20 hours a week in that capacity; or, • A full-time director 63