[Answer] which general staff member prepares incident action plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "which general staff member prepares incident action plans, manages information, and maintains situational awareness for the incident?"

...The Planning Section Chief is responsible for managing the Resources, Situation, Documentation, and Demobilization Units as well as any Technical Specialists. In the event that one of more of these Units is not established, the responsibilities of that Unit become the responsibilities of the Planning Section Chief.

[Answer] which ics functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?

Step 1 : Introduction to the question "which ics functional area monitors costs related to the incident and provides accounting, procurement, time recording, and cost analysis?"

...All response assets are organized into five functional areas: Command, Operations, Planning, Logistics, and Administration/Finance. Figure 1-3 highlights the five functional areas of ICS and their primary responsibilities.