(A) The County Board may, on recommendation of the county coordinator of ESDA, authorize any purchase or contracts necessary to place the county in a position to combat effectively any disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property, and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such disaster, or from human-made or natural disaster.
(B) In the event of enemy caused or other disaster, the county coordinator of ESDA is authorized, on behalf of the county, to procure such services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency without regard to the statutory procedures or normalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to county contracts or obligations, as authorized by the State ESDA Act of 1975, provided that if the County Board meets at such time he or she shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(Ord. passed 2-2-1976)