Specifications include, but are not limited to: System enforces security of information and prevents unauthorized access to the system and meets industry standards and federal requirements for the protection of individual identities from outside threats. A2. System has backup procedures for use when the system malfunctions. A3. System provides active notification of system performance issues to qualified Town personnel at all times. A4. System has backup power that can run continuously for seven straight days from the date of power loss. A5. System provides the capability to allow employees to obtain approval from one or more designated supervisors depending upon absence reason. System shall allow for absence to be “held” or “not held” pending approval(s). A6. System has the option to send (or to not send) email notifications in the following scenarios: 1. Reminds staff of assignments, with date, location and time to report. 2. Emails daily absence summaries to building administrators. 3. System is customizable to have control over what types of e-mails the employees receive under a unique set of circumstances such as when a job has changed or been cancelled.