Question

The Public Information Officer:

a. Serves as a press secretary for the Agency Executive or Senior Official during the incident.
B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements.
C. Controls messaging and limits the independence of other organizations participating in the incident.
D. Directs the Joint Information Center operation with the Emergency Operations Center

Answer 1

Generally speaking, the Public Information Officer "B. Interfaces with the public and media and/or with other agencies regarding incident-related information requirements," since this person acts as the "middle man" between the public and the agency in question.