(A) Pursuant to G.S § 166A-19.15, the county is responsible for emergency management within the geographical limits of the county. All emergency management efforts within the county, including activities of the municipalities within the county, shall be coordinated by the county.
(B) The county is authorized to take the following actions in furtherance of coordinating emergency management efforts:
(1) Establish and maintain an emergency management agency.
(2) Appoint a Director of the County Emergency Management Agency who will have the direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation of the county's Emergency Management Program.
(3) Appropriate and expend funds, execute contracts, enter into mutual aid agreements with other units of federal, state, and local government and other non-profit organizations and agencies, obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for emergency management purposes, and provide for the health and safety of persons and property, including emergency assistance.
(4) Develop, coordinate, and implement an emergency management plan consistent with policies and standards established by the state.
(5) Assign and make available resources for emergency management purposes for service within or outside of the geographical limits of the county.
(6) Delegate powers in a declared state of emergency to an appropriate official.
(7) Coordinate with municipalities within the county and other units of local, state, and federal government, and other non-profit, emergency management, and affected organizations in the development and implementation of an emergency management plan and response to disasters.
(Res. 12-12-34, passed 12-3-2012; Am. Ord. passed 7-20-2020)