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Commission to consider resolution allowing temporary policy waivers during cybersecurity incidents
Summary
Staff proposed a resolution to let the county manager (or acting manager) temporarily waive or suspend certain county policies during a cybersecurity incident so the organization can make rapid operational decisions during a crisis, similar to the approach taken in the COVID emergency.
Staff recommended a resolution to establish a process allowing the county manager or acting manager to temporarily waive or suspend specified county policies in the event of a cybersecurity incident. The proposal would give the manager the authority to make quick policy decisions and then brief the commission afterward, mirroring the temporary authorities used during the COVID-19 emergency.
Tom framed the change as necessary because cybersecurity events can require rapid operational decisions. He told commissioners the idea is to preserve day-to-day operations during a crisis and then inform the commission after the fact. The resolution will be presented to the commission for consideration on the upcoming agenda.
