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The membership of the SAC must reflect the threats and hazards identified in the state's THIRA as well as each of the core capabilities, in particular those core capabilities identified as having large capability gaps identified in the state's most recent SPR. SAAB will use the URT to verify compliance of SAC charter requirements. Further, the SAC must include representatives that were involved in the production of the state's THIRA and represent the interests of the five mission areas as outlined in the Goal. The above membership requirement does not prohibit states, Urban Areas, regional transit and port entities, or other recipients of DHS/FEMA preparedness funding from retaining their existing structure under separate programs; however, at a minimum, those bodies must support and feed into the larger SAC. The composition, structure and charter of the SAC should reflect this focus on building core capabilities, instead of simply joining previously existing advisory bodies under other grant programs. The SAA must ensure that appropriate representation from defined UASI-funded Urban Areas is included on the SAC. DHS/FEMA strongly encourages that, wherever possible, previously established local working groups be leveraged for this purpose to ensure that UASI resources are managed in the most efficient and effective manner possible. The UAWG should also support state efforts to develop the THIRA and SPR, particularly as it relates to UASI activities. For designated Urban Areas, the SAA POCs are responsible for identifying and coordinating with the POC for the UAWG, who should be a member of the SAC. The POC's contact information must be provided to DHS/FEMA with the grant application. SAAs must work with existing Urban Areas to ensure that information for current POCs is on file with DHS/FEMA. Finally, DHS/FEMA recommends that organizations advocating on behalf of youth, older adults and individuals with disabilities and others with access and functional needs, socio- economic factors and cultural diversity, be invited to participate in the SAC. 2.Collaboration with state agencies and other stakeholder organizations. Program representatives from the following entities should be members of the SAC (as applicable): State Homeland Security Advisor (HSA) (if this role is not also the SAA), State Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, State Public Health Officer, State Public Safety Officer (and SAA for Justice Assistance Grants, if different), State Coordinator for the DOD 1033 Program, State Court Official, State Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Director, State Trauma System Manager, Statewide Interoperability Coordinator, State Citizen Corps Council, the State Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) Coordinator, State Education Department, State Human Services Department, State Child Welfare Services, State Juvenile Justice Services, Urban Area POC, Senior Members of AMSCs, Senior Members of the RTSWG, Senior Security Officials from Major Transportation Systems, and the Adjutant General. 41 Appendix B—FY 2015 HSGP Priorities