Finance / Administration Section
Section color: GREEN
This is the section responsible for assuring that administrative functions are appropriately carried out and documented during the emergency. Key areas that this section addresses are human resources (for both paid and volunteer workers) and finance. Tracking of resources expended is essential for recovery of costs after the event. In addition, it is essential that personnel payroll functions be maintained to assure continuity of operations in the agency.
Figure 8: Sample Finance/Administration Section Organization Tree
Text Version of Figure 8: Sample Finance/Administration Section Organization Tree
I. Finance/Administration Section Chief
A. Recruitment Unit Leader
B. Cost Unit Leader
C. Time Unit Leader
1. Time and Leave Clerk
2. Payroll Specialist
D. Procurement Unit Leader
1. Accounting Clerk
E. Compensation / Claims Unit Leader
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