Implementing Authorities
Within their scope of authority, the Incident Commander establishes incident objectives, then determines strategies, resources, and ICS structure based on the incident objectives. The Incident Commander must also have the authority to establish an ICS structure adequate to protect the safety of responders and citizens, to control the spread of damage, and to protect the environment.
Diagram with box labeled Incident Commander, arrow pointing to document labeled Incident Objectives.  Three arrows pointing from Incident Objectives to Strategies, Resources, and ICS Structure.