(A) In the event of an existing or imminent emergency endangering the lives, safety, health and welfare of the people within Greene County, or any part thereof, or threatening damages to or destruction of property, the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners is hereby authorized and empowered under G.S. § 166A-19.31 to issue a public declaration of the existence of such a state of emergency and, in order to more effectively protect the lives and property of people within the county, to place in effect any or all of the restrictions and prohibitions hereinafter authorized. The Chairperson shall fully utilize all available emergency service and management agencies and shall consult with appropriate subject matter experts in making the
decision to issue a declaration and in determining the appropriate restrictions and prohibitions to impose.
(B) In case of absence or disability of the Chairperson, the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, or such other person as may be designated by the Board of Commissioners, shall have and exercise all of the powers herein given the Chairperson.
(Ord. passed 5-3-21)