(A) A local disaster may only be declared by the Mayor, or his or her interim emergency successor. It shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days, except by or with the consent of the Village Board. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing or terminating a local disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed with the Village Clerk.
(B) The effect of a declaration of a local disaster is to activate the Village Emergency Operations Plan and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance as provided for in the plan.
(C) A local disaster emergency may not be declared by an official (Fire Chief, Police Chief and the like) from another jurisdiction who is operating in the village under a mutual aid agreement.
(D) During a local disaster emergency, the Mayor may suspend the provisions of any municipal ordinance prescribing procedures for the conduct of village business, or the orders, rules and regulations of the village, if strict compliance with the provisions of any ordinance, rule or regulation would in any way prevent, hinder or delay necessary action in coping with the emergency, as authorized by the Illinois Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Act of 1988, being 20 ILCS 3305/1; provided that, after the Village Board meets at such time, the Mayor shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by the Village Board.
(Ord. 2008-11-64, passed 11-17-2008)