In time of public danger or emergency, as defined and proclaimed above, the Mayor, or in his absence the Vice-Mayor, or ill the absence of both, the President of Council, is hereby authorized and given the consent of Council to take command of the Police, maintain order and enforce the law and to do all things necessary or advisable in regard thereto. He may exercise any power or authority granted to Mayors, administrative heads of cities or police chiefs, by the laws of the State.
(Ord. 25-68. Passed 10-3-68.)