A. Powers And Duties: The director of the department shall be the administrative head of the department and shall be responsible for carrying out the emergency management program of the city in coordination with the emergency management advisory committee. He shall have such further duties and responsibilities to cooperate with all emergency services agencies of other governmental units including the state and the federal governments.
B. Deputy Director: The mayor or the director, when empowered by the mayor, may designate some person as deputy director or assistant director and shall prescribe the duties of the deputy or assistant from time to time as necessary for the carrying out of the emergency management program of the city. The deputy director shall perform all duties of the director upon the death, disability or illness, or separation from service of the director. In addition to the foregoing duties, the deputy or assistant shall render such aid and assistance and perform such duties under the emergency management program of the city as may be required by the director. (1992 Code § 13-403; amd. 2006 Code)