The unified command system:

A) mandates that a single person will maintain command authority, even if multiple jurisdictions respond.
B) allows representatives from multiple jurisdictions and agencies to share command authority and responsibility.
C) can deplete the resources of multiple jurisdictions and agencies and should only be used during large disasters.
D) is a type of incident response in which command is established and maintained by the first agency on the scene.

Answer: B) allows representatives from multiple jurisdictions and agencies to share command authority and responsibility.

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