(a) If the mayor determines that a local disaster exists, the mayor shall declare a local state of disaster and invoke emergency powers. Emergency powers may not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except by or with the consent of the city council.
(b) During any period in which a state of disaster has been declared by either the mayor or the governor, the city council may convene to perform its duties as the situation demands, and shall receive reports relative to emergency management activities. If it becomes necessary for the mayor and city council to vacate or leave the city limits, the city council shall have full power and authority to act in matters affecting property or people remaining in the city limits in the same manner as though the city council were conducting its business within the city limits. As soon as the city council finds that emergency powers need not be used to deal with a situation, it shall immediately proclaim that the state of disaster has terminated.
(c) Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a state of disaster must be filed promptly with the city secretary and given prompt and general publicity, such as through newspapers, radio, and television. (Ord. Nos. 15983; 17226; 25834)