236.03 POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE MAYOR.
   In the event of an actual or threatened enemy attack or natural disaster, the Mayor, or in his absence or inability to serve, the Vice-Mayor, as conservator of the peace, shall:
   (a)   Declare a state of emergency within the City, thereby placing in effect the emergency service and disaster control plan required by this chapter;
   (b)   As soon as possible thereafter, convene the City Commission to perform such legislative and administrative functions as the situation may demand. The Commission shall have the power to terminate the state of emergency.
   (c)   Request the State, its agencies or political subdivisions to send aid if the situation is beyond the control of the regular emergency City forces;
   (d)   Have the power to command services and the use of equipment and facilities for such work and duties as the City may require to aid the regular and volunteer City forces;
   (e)   Promulgate such emergency regulations as may be deemed necessary to protect life and property and conserve critical resources. Such regulations may be invoked when necessary for tests of emergency service and disaster plans. All such regulations shall be subject to the approval of the Commission as soon as practical subsequent to promulgation.
   (f)   Have the power to order emergency service forces to the aid of the State or its political subdivisions, subject to Commission review as soon as practical.