Business Impact Analysis
Abstract The purpose of this essay paper is to elaborate on the Business Impact Analysis (BIA), which is designed to assist management in determining which functions are critical to the continued operation of the organization. The organization that Team A selected is the City of Hollister Police Department. Team member Don Magnuson is currently a sworn Police Officer for the department and executes his duties with the dedication to protect and serve the communities in which he patrols. Team A will introduce to you the Hollister Police Department, and demonstrate how the management operates within the guidelines and assistance of the Business Impact Analysis.
The City of Hollister Police Department "The City of Hollister is a General Law City and is governed by a "Council Manager" form of government." (Hollister Police Department, n.d).
The Chief of Police is Jeff Miller and the department has 20 active officers. The Hollister Police Department is always looking for ways to better utilize our resources and improve service to the community. With this in mind, we have developed a system that allows citizens to report certain crimes without the aid of a Police Officer. The Council, as the legislative body, represents the citizens of Hollister, and is empowered by the Municipal Code to formulate citywide policy, enact local legislation, adopt budgets, and appoint the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Council consists of five Council Members who are elected by district by the citizens of Hollister, and serve staggered four-year terms, with elections held in November of even-numbered years. Additional elected officers of the City are the City Clerk and the Treasurer. The City of Hollister has 175 full time employees and an operating budget of over $30,000,000. The City offices are comprised of many offices which include the, Fire, Police, and Animal Control. (Hollister Police Department, n.d).
The administration and management teams of the Hollister
The City of Hollister Police Department "The City of Hollister is a General Law City and is governed by a "Council Manager" form of government." (Hollister Police Department, n.d).
The Chief of Police is Jeff Miller and the department has 20 active officers. The Hollister Police Department is always looking for ways to better utilize our resources and improve service to the community. With this in mind, we have developed a system that allows citizens to report certain crimes without the aid of a Police Officer. The Council, as the legislative body, represents the citizens of Hollister, and is empowered by the Municipal Code to formulate citywide policy, enact local legislation, adopt budgets, and appoint the City Manager and City Attorney. The City Council consists of five Council Members who are elected by district by the citizens of Hollister, and serve staggered four-year terms, with elections held in November of even-numbered years. Additional elected officers of the City are the City Clerk and the Treasurer. The City of Hollister has 175 full time employees and an operating budget of over $30,000,000. The City offices are comprised of many offices which include the, Fire, Police, and Animal Control. (Hollister Police Department, n.d).
The administration and management teams of the Hollister
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