§ 3-5. Director of emergency management.

(a)

The city manager shall perform the functions of the director of emergency management, and shall implement, manage, and report on all actions authorized and taken under the provision of this chapter.

(b)

The city manager, when acting as the director of emergency management, shall have the power, duty, and responsibility to:

(1)

Recommend the declaration of a state of local emergency to the mayor and/or city council, and to inform them of the reasons for and of events requiring the declaration;

(2)

Direct the creation, revision, and exercise of emergency response plans conforming to nation, state and county emergency plans for the mitigation of, preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergencies;

(3)

Direct the efforts of the emergency manager in the preparation for, response to, and recovery from emergency conditions;

(4)

Recommend a budget to the city council for the creation and maintenance of an emergency response capability as provided herein;

(5)

Promulgate emergency regulations necessary for the protection of life and property, establishment of public order, and control of adverse conditions affecting public welfare resulting from an emergency.

(6)

Establish and designate a public information office to develop and coordinate a City emergency awareness program.

(7)

Revise the emergency operations plan in order to keep the plan current and provide for the safety of city residents.

(Ord. No. 02-2009, § 1, 4-28-09)