The Disaster Council shall comply with the California Emergency Services Act to the extent applicable to a local governing body or political subdivision. The Disaster Council shall be designated as the local governing body and political subdivision with powers, authorities, duties, and discretions under the California Emergency Services Act (Cal. Gov’t Code §§ 8630 through 8634) to respond to a proclaimed local emergency. Pursuant to Cal. Gov’t Code § 8655, the Disaster Council shall not be liable for any claims based on the exercise or performance, or the failure to exercise or perform, a discretionary function or duty on the part of the Disaster Council in response to a proclaimed local emergency or in compliance with the California Emergency Services Act.
(Ord. 2205-C-S, passed 2-22-22)