Item 11 - Joint Agreement with OC for the 800MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS)

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Attachment A - Joint Agreement for 800 MHz CCCS Page 30 of 83 9.1 Lead Agency Contact Information................................................................................. 52 9.2 Glossary — Definitions and Acronyms...........................................................................53 1.0 INTRODUCTION The 800 MHz Countywide Coordinated Communications System (CCCS) Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) provides National Incident Management System (NIMS) compliant procedures that are applicable to multi -agency, multi -discipline, all -hazard responses throughout the County of Orange. This SOP ensures consistent protocols and formalizes the operation and usage of the 800 MHz Radio System (System). This SOP will be utilized by CCCS emergency response and support personnel, communications operational and technical personnel, local/State/Federal government representatives, non -governmental organizations, and other System users as authorized by 800 MHz CCCS Governance Committee. All System users shall comply with this SOP. 2.0 PURPOSE The System is an 800 MHz trunked simulcast radio communications system designed to meet the needs of Orange County law enforcement, fire, lifeguard and public works responders and any other authorized users who are supporting these services. This SOP addresses procedural and operational aspects of the System to include: • Operational guidelines. • Technology specifications and requirements. • Usage guidelines. • Training and exercises. • Maintenance and repair. 2.1 Governance The CCCS is governed by the 800 MHz CCCS Governance Committee which was established November 23, 2004 and amended June 2, 2015, by the Orange County Board of Supervisors and Parties to the Joint Agreement to facilitate the operation, maintenance and financial management of the 800 MHz CCCS. The Governance Committee is comprised of nine members including four City Managers, and designees from the County Executive Officer, Sheriff -Coroner, Public Works Director, Orange County Chiefs' of Police & Sheriff's Association and Orange County Fire Chiefs Association. The Governance Committee responsibilities include the establishment and enforcement of these Standard Operating Procedures. Additional information on the 800 MHz CCCS Governance Committee membership and responsibilities are documented in the 800 MHz CCCS Governance Committee Bylaws.