(A) The office of Emergency Management Director is created, to be appointed by the Mayor.
(B) The Emergency Management Director shall be executive head of the Department of Emergency Management and shall be responsible for carrying out the Emergency Management Program of the town.
(C) The Director of Emergency Management shall have the authority, duty and responsibility to:
(1) Form an organization to prepare and implement an Emergency Management Program;
(2) Form committees to perfect such an organization;
(3) Appoint the Chairperson of such committees;
(4) Cooperate with other governmental civil defense agencies; and
(5) Formulate plans, gather information and maintain records for the Emergency Management Organization.
(D) The Director of Emergency Management may be reimbursed for expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties, provided such expenses are at the direction of, and approved by, the Town Board of Trustees.
(E) In the event of an enemy-caused emergency or emergency resulting from natural causes, the Emergency Management Director, after authorization from the Mayor, shall have the authority to enforce all regulations relating to civil defense for the purpose of protecting the residents of the town.
(`85 Code, § 1-45)
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