Which General Staff member is responsible for negotiating contracts and overseeing timekeeping for personnel?

The Finance/Administration Section Chief is responsible for managing all financial and administrative aspects of the incident, which includes negotiating contracts and overseeing timekeeping for personnel. This role is crucial in tracking the costs associated with the incident response and ensuring that all personnel are accounted for in terms of their hours worked. This position not only handles financial matters but also ensures compliance with all fiscal policies and guidelines, and manages issues related to compensation and payments.

The other roles play different functions within the General Staff structure. The Operations Section Chief focuses on the tactical operations of the incident, coordinating resources and directing incident response activities. The Planning Section Chief is responsible for collecting, evaluating, and disseminating information about the incident, as well as developing the Incident Action Plan. The Logistics Section Chief manages all logistics, including the provision of facilities, transportation, supplies, and equipment. Each of these positions has specific responsibilities that do not include the financial management duties assigned to the Finance/Administration Section Chief, highlighting the importance of clear delineation of roles within the Incident Command Structure.