(A) General operations. The Emergency Management Director directs and coordinates the general operation of all local efforts and the provision of all local emergency services during an emergency, in conformity with controlling regulations and instructions of state authorities from the Division of Emergency Management.
(B) Intergovernmental arrangements. The Emergency Management Director represents the city on any regional or state organization on emergency preparedness. The Director also may develop proposed mutual aid agreements with other political subdivisions for reciprocal aid and assistance in an emergency too great to be dealt with unassisted, which agreements must be presented to the City Council for approval.
(C) Plans and reports. The Emergency Management Director prepares emergency operation plans for the city and such reports of activities as deemed appropriate or as are requested by the City Council.
(D) Use of city personnel. In an emergency the Emergency Management Director utilizes the personnel, services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, and agencies of the city to the maximum extent practicable.
('72 Code, § 215:20) (Am. Ord. 1985-504(A), passed 12-2-85; Am. Ord. 1991-677(A), passed 8-12-91; Am. Ord. 1997-846, passed 5-12- 97)