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Table 3.1
Examples of Essential Functions by Priority
Priority
Function
Division
Tier 1 - Functions to be performed, given a
One Day
disruption (highest
priority to lowest)
#1
Record and index land records, maps, trade
names, armed forces discharges
Land Records
#2
Receive and index birth, marriage, death and
burial records
Vital Statistics
#3
Issue marriage and civil union licenses
Vital Statistics
#4
Collect fees on all transactions, print reports,
transmit receipts to Accounting
Accounting
#5
Provide access to public records (land records,
maps, trade names, minutes, etc.). For attorneys,
title searchers, genealogists, and public; provide
copies of above as required
Administrative
Services
Tier 2 - Functions to be performed, given a
One Day-One Week
disruption
(highest p
riority to lowest)
#1
Scan land records, trade names, armed forces
discharges
Land Records
#2
Send biweekly payroll records to Accounting
Accounting
#3
Register notary certificates, name changes;
perform certifications
Vital Statistics
#4
Track vacancies in public office and notify state
as required
Administrative
Services
Once an organization has added its MEFs to the list, it then needs to prioritize the
functions based on their importance of being completed. Organizations must also
keep in mind that there may also be laws, ordinances, and regulations that stipu-
late functions the organization must conduct. An example of how an organization
should create and display a list of its essential functions is provided in Table 3.1;
first by length of disruption and then by priority of carrying out the function.
Human Capital
People are critical to the operations of any organization. Choosing the right peo-
ple for an organization's staff is vitally important, particularly in a crisis situation.
