(a) In the event of actual or threatened enemy attack or natural disaster, the Mayor or, in his or her absence or inability to serve, the Mayor Pro-tem as conservator of the peace, shall:
(1) Declare a state of emergency within the City thereby placing in effect the civil defense and disaster control plan required by this chapter;
(2) As soon as possible thereafter, convene Council to perform its legislative and administrative functions as the situation may demand. Council shall have the power to terminate the state of emergency.
(3) Request the State, its agencies or political subdivisions to send aid if the situation is beyond the control of the regular and emergency City forces;
(4) Have the power to command services and the use of equipment and facilities for such work and duties as the City may require to aid the regular and volunteer City forces in time of emergency; and (
(5) Promulgate such emergency regulations as may be deemed necessary to protect life and property and conserve critical resources. Such regulations may be invoked when necessary for tests of the civil defense and disaster plan. All such regulations shall be subject to the approval of Council as soon as practical subsequent to their promulgation.
(b) The Mayor or, in his or her absence or inability to serve, the Mayor Pro-tem, is hereby authorized to order civil defense forces to the aid of the State or political subdivisions thereof, subject to Council's review as soon as practical thereafter.
(Ord. 168. Passed 3-25-57.)