• Get approval of strategic goals for the incident.
• Conduct periodic briefings to keep executives informed.
• Inform executives of critical issues and unanticipated changes.
• Work with the executives to manage external relations.

Remember . . . The final responsibility for the resolution of the incident remains with the chief elected official, chief executive officer, or agency administrator. It is imperative then that this individual remains an active participant, supporter, supervisor, and evaluator of the Incident Commander.