The purpose of the procedure is to describe the process for placing alliances into Maintenance Mode. The attached document is to assist the organization in transitioning all or part of an alliance in maintenance mode. Maintenance mode is when part or all the alliance is fully integrated and stable, ready to be monitored or serviced by specific functional areas. Sr leadership review should occur prior to transition to ensure all deliverables are on track with detailed plans for completion demonstrated. This signed document should be part of the project or contract charter as a deliverable. There should be a unique maintenance mode document for each handoff to the affected functional areas.