(A) The Mayor and village officials shall have such emergency powers as provided under the law.
(B) The Mayor may exercise the emergency power and authority necessary to fulfill his or her general powers and duties as defined by law. The judgment of the Mayor shall be the sole criteria necessary to invoke emergency powers provided by this article. The Village Board may convene to perform its legislative and administrative powers as the situation demands, and shall receive reports relative to the emergency service activities. Nothing in this article shall be construed as abridging or curtailing the powers or restrictions of the Mayor and/or Village Board as defined by law.
(C) The Village Board may authorize any purchase or contracts necessary to place the village in a position to combat effectively any disaster, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such disaster. In the event of any disaster, the Village Manager is authorized, on behalf of the village, to procure such services, supplies, equipment or materials, as may be necessary for such purposes in view of exigency, without formalities normally prescribed by law. If the Village Board meets at the time of such disaster, the Village Manager shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by the Village Board.
(Ord. 2008-11-64, passed 11-17-2008)