Crisis Management Team (CMT) Charter¶
Purpose¶
A template that defines CMT roles, decision-making authority, and communication flow.
Team name¶
CMT name: _________
Activation criteria: _________
Team roles¶
- Crisis Manager: _________
- Communications lead: _________
- Legal/advisory lead: _________
- Member care lead: _________
- Logistics/support lead: _________
- Specialist liaison: _________
Decision-making authority¶
Primary DMA: _________
Backup DMA: _________
Scope of authority:
- Activate and deactivate crisis mode.
- Authorize official communications.
- Approve relocation and evacuation.
- Coordinate family and specialist care.
Communication flow¶
- Field reports to Crisis Manager.
- Crisis Manager notifies CMT.
- CMT convenes and reviews information.
- Communications lead approves messages.
- Official updates go to field, family, supporters, and stakeholders.
Information channels¶
Primary channel: _________
Secondary channel: _________
Family/support channel: _________
Media/public channel: _________
Review schedule¶
Review this charter every: _________
Next review date: _________
Notes¶
- Keep the charter simple and practical.
- Ensure everyone understands their role before a crisis occurs.