(A) The Coordinator shall be responsible to the Board of Commissioners in regard to all phases of the civil preparedness activity. The Coordinator shall be responsible for the planning, coordination, and operation of the civil preparedness activities in county and its municipalities. The Coordinator shall act as a liaison with the state and federal authorities and the authorities of nearby political subdivisions so as to ensure the most effective operation of the civil preparedness plans.
(B) The Coordinator’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the county for civil preparedness purposes;
(2) Development and coordination of plans for the immediate use of all facilities, equipment, manpower, and other resources of county for the purpose of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property; and protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare;
(3) Negotiating and concluding agreements with owners or persons in control of building or other property for the use of such building or other property for civil preparedness purposes and designating suitable buildings as public shelters;
(4) Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of enemy attack or disaster as defined in § 33.04, either impending or present;
(5) Conducting public practice alerts and exercises to ensure the efficient operation of the civil preparedness forces and to familiarize presidents with civil preparedness regulations, procedures, and operations; and
(6) Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any civil preparedness activities.
(Ord. passed 11-3-1975; Res. passed 11-3-1975)