Common use of RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL Clause in Contracts

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Member. The Requesting Member’s Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances..

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement September 2007 exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - ~ Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole 's sale and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When VVhen providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s Members Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s Members designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must musl not exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunitiesimmuniUes, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right Xxxxx to Withdraw - Withdraw· The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all aU of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole 's sale and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility Member and Responding Utility Member shall be organized and shall function under use the organizational principals set forth in the National Incident Management System. System Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Member. The Requesting Member’s Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s), consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System (ICS), to address the needs identified by the Requesting Member. The personnel of the Responding Member shall be under the supervision of the Responding Member. The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, ; the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Current State of Maine per diem rates are available at: xxxx://xxx.xxx.xxx/Portal/gsa/ep/xxxxxxxXxxx.xx?queryYear=2009&contentType=GSA_BASIC&contentId=17943&queryState=Maine&noc=T. Communication – The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment appropriate communications devices and procedures, as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. .. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s officers and employees and the Requesting Member’s officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the ~ Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement September 2007 exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – ~ The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided proVided by lawtaw, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s 's sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement September 2007 exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole 's sale and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter – When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(ssupelVisor{s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor supelVisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement September 2007 _. ·~."cc··'·"~_."="·,c·,c·_,_.~~ exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of AssistanceA~sistance. Right to Withdraw - ~ The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s 's sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility Member shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours, in that they will bring their food, equipment and arrangements for shelter, with them when they respond. When possible, the Food and Shelter – The Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable fails to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the The cost for such resources must not exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the The Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole and absolute discretiontime. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances..possible. Note on Article VI

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement september 2007 exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s sole 's sale and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as 'soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...

RESPONDING MEMBER PERSONNEL. National Incident Management System - When providing assistance under this Agreement, the Requesting Utility and Responding Utility shall be organized and shall function under the National Incident Management System. Control - While employees so provided may be under the supervision of the Responding Member, the Responding Member’s employees come Member personnel shall remain under the direction and control of the Requesting Member, consistent with the NIMS Incident Command System to address the needs identified by the Requesting Responding Member. The Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official shall coordinate response activities with the designated supervisor(s) of the Responding Member(s). The Responding Member’s designated supervisor(s) must keep accurate records of work performed by personnel during the specified Period of Assistance. Food and Shelter – Whenever When ever practical, Responding Member personnel must be self sufficient for up to 72 hours. Food and Shelter - When possible, the Requesting Member shall supply reasonable food and shelter for Responding Member personnel. If the Requesting Member is unable to provide food and shelter for Responding personnel, the Responding Member’s 's designated supervisor is authorized to secure the resources necessary to meet the needs of its personnel. Except as provided below, the cost for such resources must not 3 RIWARN Agreement September 2007 exceed the State per diem rates for that area. To the extent Food and Shelter costs exceed the State per diem rates for the area, the Responding Member must demonstrate that the additional costs were reasonable and necessary under the circumstances. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing, the Requesting Member remains responsible for reimbursing the Responding Member for all reasonable and necessary costs associated with providing food and shelter, if such resources are not provided. Communication – - The Requesting Member shall provide Responding Member personnel with radio equipment as available, or radio frequency information to program existing radio, in order to facilitate communications with local responders and utility personnel. Status - Unless otherwise provided by law, the Responding Member’s 's officers and employees retain the same privileges, immunities, rights, duties and benefits as provided in their respective jurisdictions. Licenses and Permits – - To the extent permitted by law, Responding Member personnel that hold licenses, certificates, or permits evidencing professional, mechanical, or other skills shall be allowed to carry out activities and tasks relevant and related to their respective credentials during the specified Period of Assistance. Right to Withdraw - The Responding Member’s 's Authorized Official retains the right to withdraw some or all of its resources at any time for any reason in the Responding Member’s 's sole and absolute discretion. Notice of intention to withdraw must be communicated to the Requesting Member’s 's Authorized Official as soon as soon as is practicable under the circumstances...