Maryland Code, Public Safety § 14-116

(i) develop a continuity of operations plan to maintain department operations if an emergency or other crisis disrupts normal operations;

(ii) annually update the continuity of operations plan; and

(iii) submit the continuity of operations plan and updates to the Department.

(i) the delineation of essential functions;

(ii) the delegation of authority;

(iii) the safekeeping of and access to essential records, including electronic records;

(iv) continuity locations;

(v) continuity communications;

(vi) human resources planning;

(vii) devolution of essential functions;

(viii) reconstitution; and

(ix) program validation through testing, training, and exercises.

(i) present the continuity of government plan to the Governor and, in accordance with § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, the General Assembly by the end of the first calendar year of each gubernatorial term; and

(ii) review for revision the continuity of government plan at least once every 4 years.