Receipt of information: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to receive information seized under s.81. Emergency Powers: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to exercise all the emergency powers conferred on the Group by s.85 and shall make reports on the actions undertaken at such intervals as are directed by the Chairperson of the Group. For the avoidance of doubt, the Group Controller has the specific emergency powers conferred on Controllers in ss.86-92 and s.94. 9.2.6 Financial Arrangements The activities of the CDEM Group incur costs as part of: Programmed Activities: Administrative and related services under s.24 of the CDEM Act, 2002 and the annual work programme. Emergency Expenditure: Expenditure incurred by the Group in the lead up to, during and immediately after a declared state of emergency (eg; reimbursement for cost of specialist advice). Programmed Activities The Marlborough Group is responsible for funding the: Administrative and related services under s.24 of the CDEM Act, 2002. Agreed annual work programme. Reduction, readiness, response and recovery arrangements required in the District. Preparation and implementation of CDEM Plans. Unless agreed otherwise, the costs of completing any specific agency actions as outlined in the annual work plan will be met by the MDC or agency concerned. Expenditure in a Civil Defence Emergency In the lead up to a declared emergency (Level 3) The Group is responsible for funding: All costs associated with the resourcing, activation and operation of the EOC. All reasonable direct expenses incurred by the Group Controller. All reasonable direct expenses (such as travel, meals and accommodation) incurred by recognised technical advisors when they are requested to attend meetings to provide specialist technical advice. MDC is responsible for meeting all costs associated with its own CDEM personnel, facilities and resources. During a declared emergency (Level 3) The Group is responsible for funding as per above. MDC takes full first line responsibility for dealing with the impact of an emergency on the District. This includes the prior provision of the necessary physical and financial resources needed for response and recovery. MDC is also responsible for meeting all emergency expenditure incurred in its District, and arising out of the use of its resources and services under the control of the Group Controller. A clear record of who authorises any expenditure is required to be kept and the Group Controller will ensure all costs are properly accounted for. Marlborough Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2017-2022 Page 76