; and (3) any recommendations to improve the management structure, investigative process, and oversight of the Office. 404. Crisis response operations (a) In general Not later than 120 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall institute the following changes and ensure that the following elements have been integrated into the ongoing crisis response management and response by the Crisis Management and Strategy Office: (1) The Department’s crisis response planning and operations shall conduct, maintain, and update on a regular basis contingency plans for posts and regions experiencing or vulnerable to conflict or emergency conditions, including armed conflict, national disasters, significant political or military upheaval, and emergency evacuations. (2) The Department’s crisis response efforts shall be led by an individual with significant experience responding to prior crises, who shall be so designated by the Secretary. (3) The Department’s crisis response efforts shall provide at least quarterly updates to the Secretary and other relevant senior officials, including a plan and schedule to develop contingency planning for identified posts and regions consistent with paragraph (1). (4) The decision to develop contingency planning for any particular post or region shall be made independent of any regional bureau. (5) The crisis response team shall develop and maintain best practices for evacuations, closures, and emergency conditions. (b) Update Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit an update to the appropriate congressional committees outlining the steps taken to implement this section, along with any other recommendations to improve the Department’s crisis management and response operations. V Economic diplomacy 501. Duties of officers performing economic functions (a) In general Chapter 5 of title I of the Foreign Service Act of 1980 ( 22 U.S.C. 3981 et seq. ) is amended by adding at the end the following new section: 506.