Emergency absences might be the result of an illness, accident, or when someone becomes an emergency caregiver. An unplanned absence can also be short- or long-term — and you may not initially know which it will be or the expected timing of a return.
An emergency succession plan appoints a specific acting successor or successors by role, defines their scope, designates their reporting lines, and identifies back-filled support. These plans are meant to be temporary, typically spanning one to three months. They provide a way to continue delivering mission during an emergency absence. The plans also provide a cushion of time to make more thoughtful decisions on how to handle longer-term implications.
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