Devolution

Devolution Plan

It's important to be aware that the potential for devolution will have an effect on continuity planning. For example, devolution will require:

At least one individual in each order of succession for all key positions must be at the devolution site.
Access to vital records at the devolution site. Measures must be taken to ensure that vital records and databases are current at the devolution site and to ensure that up-to-date vital records and databases can be transferred to an organization's primary facility when the emergency ends.
Additional training and/or cross-training for staff at the devolution site. The devolution staff may be less skilled and may have to assume positions that they do not perform regularly. Training should include "smart" books, decision matrixes, etc. Periodic tests should be conducted to ensure that the transfer of essential functions works as required.

The information to the right identifies the basic organization of the devolution template.

The Introduction includes the purpose, organization, objectives, applicability and scope, assumptions, supersession, authorities, references, responsibilities, and definitions used in the plan.
The Concept of Operations section includes the disruption to agency operations, devolution scenarios, relationship between COOP and DEVOP, DEVOP threat conditions and potential responses, DEVOP site, DEVOP activation conditions, assumption of HQ essential functions, and delegations of authority and orders of succession.
The Organization and Responsibilities section includes responsibilities of the organization’s DEVOP Working Group (DWG), responsibilities of the DEVOP Response Group (DRG), and organization.
The DEVOP Implementation section includes actions required during each phase of activation.
The Support Requirements section includes personnel, vital records and databases, prepositioned information, telecommunications and information systems support, TT&E, and security.
Five Appendixes are included at the back of the Template:
1. 1. - Appendix A: Essential Functions
    - Appendix B: Resource Requirements
    - Appendix C: Devolution of Operations Sites
    - Appendix D: Devolution Counterparts
    - Appendix E: Acronyms

Note: The Devolution Template is a guide to devolution planning that correlates to FCD 1. Following the Template will help ensure that you consider everything you need when planning for devolution.

Devolution Plan Template

The Devolution of Operations Plan addresses a key component of continuity of operations planning identified in Federal Continuity Directive 1, Federal Executive Branch National Continuity Program and Requirements; dated February 2008, in the event that devolution of operations procedures are necessary.

At a minimum, the plan will meet the following objectives:

Identify prioritized essential functions and determine necessary resources to facilitate their immediate and seamless transfer to a devolution site;
Include a roster identifying organization points-of-contact (POCs) at the designated devolution site with overall responsibility for the fully equipped and trained personnel who will perform essential functions and activities when the devolution option of continuity is activated;
Identify the likely activation protocols (triggers) that would initiate or activate the Devolution of Operations Plan;
Specify how and when direction and control of organization operations will transfer to the devolution of operations site(s);
List necessary resources (people, equipment, and materials) to perform essential functions at the devolution site;
Establish reliable processes and procedures to acquire resources necessary to continue essential functions and sustain operations for extended periods; and
Establish capabilities to restore or reconstitute organization authorities to their pre-event status upon termination of devolution.

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