The DPC’s duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. A. During an emergency, advise the Mayor on policy matters pertaining to management of the emergency;
2. B. Approve strategic, response and work plans developed by the Portland Bureau of Emergency Management and the Emergency Management Steering Committee defining the City’s emergency management program goals and priorities;
3. C. Monitor individual bureau progress on work plan tasks, strategic plan tasks, and response plan updates. The Mayor, in consultation with the DPC and City Administrator, may compel bureaus to create and complete plans and updates;
4. D. Convene meetings no less often than twice a year and whenever requested by the Mayor.
5. E. Keep records of meetings and decisions.