INTERNATIONAL STANDARD
First edition2014-07-15
establishingpartneringarrangements Societalsecurity-Guidelinesfor
de partenariat Securite societale - Lignes directrices pour ′etablissement d’accords
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Contents
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Foreword. ivIntroduction.. .V1 Scope. 12 Normative references. 13 Terms and definitions. 14 Plan the partnering arrangement. 4.1 Define the purpose of the partnering arrangement. 14.2 Identify partners to the arrangement. 1 1Develop the partnering arrangement. 4.3 Arrange initial dialogue with potential partners . 25 5.1 Set the priorities. 2 25.2 5.3 Conduct a risk assessment. Agree on the scope of the partnering arrangement. 25.4 Identifyroles responsibilities and levels of authority Identify objectives tasks and resources.. 35.5 5.6 Establish relationship rules and how to resolve challenges. 4 45.7 5.8 Determine need for training and exercises. Determine munication and consultation needs. 4 46 Implement the partnering arrangement. 56.1 6.2 Apply partnering principles Select contractual tools. 5 57 Review the partnering arrangement. 6Annex A (informative) How to generate the information necessary to establish relationshiprules -Example. 7Annex B (informative) Potential obstacles to the partnering arrangement. 10Bibliography. Annex C (informative)Partnering review checklist 11 13
Foreword
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Introduction
The world has evolved into a global munity of interdependent societies. Changes in technical andeconomic relationships have resulted in cross-jurisdictional and trans-boundary interdependencies forvital societal functions and assets. The security and well-being of people increasingly depend on the continuity of vital functions of organizations local munities nations and the global munity.The impact of incidents has increased the need for enhanced preparedness response and recovery programmes.
There are many different roles and responsibilities within and between public private and not-for-organizations while others can be adequately addressed only by the multiple organizations in order tois the association with others in an activity or area of mon interest in order to achieve individualand collective objectives.
This International Standard provides principles and a process to develop the relationship amongimplementing and reviewing partnering arrangements.
Figure 1 - Process for planning developing implementing and reviewing partneringarrangements
A partnering arrangement can be between two or more organizations. It can improve the capacity oforganizations to enhance prevention preparedness response and recovery programmes. This for aan organization munity or society and the environment on which it depends. There are a varietyof understanding (MoUs) mutual aid agreements partnerships cooperation agreements coordination of possible partnering arrangements both formal and informal. For example contracts memorandaagreements operational agreements supply agreement etc.
This International Standard is not intended to replace local national or international regulations.Organizations are advised to seek legal counsel before entering into partnering arrangements.
