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1. Do all critical functions of the business unit have contingency plans in place?
2. Do the contingency plans reflect the risks and impacts involved?
3. Is the business unit prepared and able to implement its contingency plans?
4. What are the key activities still outstanding?
5. Has the business unit completed the contingency planning documentation in accordance with the corporate planning policies and guidelines?
6. Is the plan tested and subsequently reviewed/revised accordingly on a regular basis to ensure optimum performance?
7. Have arrangements been made for coordination with local emergency services?
8. Have arrangements been made for emergency funds availability?

1. Does the plan contain clear/concise statements of policy and purpose and describe the critical functions covered by the plan?
2. Does the plan provide sufficient information for each section of the document to allow the reader to understand and execute the plan?
3. Does the plan contain a brief description of the business function and systems used, including the criticality of the area? 
4. Does the plan describe the roles and responsibilities of the BU management and staff in its function as a crisis management team and the communication process for escalation of problems?
5. Are all key points of contact listed and updated at least monthly?
6. Does the plan contain a section where risks and contingencies are identified? Are risks identified? (Note: can be in a Risk and Impact Worksheet) Have contingencies, resource requirements, solutions and workarounds been detailed for each identified risk, including site-specific and area-wide events? Does the plan address the impacts of the contingencies that may be put in place?
7. Does the plan address the possibility of degraded system functionality to include the need for additional training and personnel requirements to accomplish a manual workaround? Does the plan describe the necessary actions to ensure that the proper coordination of activities is carried out?
8. Does the plan describe how it will be maintained, tested, reviewed, and updated to ensure that it accurately reflects the most current information, including the assignment of responsibility for plan maintenance?
9. Does the BU documentation follow the corporate planning policy and guidelines?
10. Is the plan distributed to all relevant personnel?
11. Is there adequate provision for emergency communication among key personnel in the event of a contingency?
12. Has a crisis management center been designated at which all relevant personnel are to convene in the event of a contingency?