Resource, Roles, Responsibility, & Authority

4.4.1 Requirements

  • There are three main requirements:
    • Roles, responsibilities, and authorities of those involved in the EMS must be defined, documented and communicated.
    • Management must provide the necessary resources to ensure the proper functioning of the EMS.
    • Top management must assign a management representative with specific duties with respect to the EMS. 

Resource, Roles, Responsibility, & Authority Procedure
Resource, Roles, Responsibility, & Authority Matrix
ESMS Designated Management Representative Memorandum