(A) There is hereby established under the executive branch of the government of the city a Department of Civil Defense, which shall consist of the Director of Civil Defense, who shall be appointed by the Mayor of the city and serve at his or her pleasure.
(B) The Committee shall consist of the Mayor as Chairperson, the City Manager as Vice-Chairperson and four members appointed by the Mayor and serving at his or her pleasure. The Committee shall select from its members the Secretary. It shall hold meetings, as are directed by the Mayor, and its function shall be to act in an advisory capacity as needed or requested by the Mayor or the Director of Civil Defense.
(`90 Code, § 1-20)