A. In the event of the proclamation of a disaster by the Chairman of the County Commissioners or a proclamation of a state of disaster by the Governor, the Board of County Commissioners shall:
1. Make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such disaster.
2. Obtain vital supplies, equipment and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life and property of the people and bind the County for the fair market value thereof, and, if required immediately, commandeer the same for public use.
3. Require emergency services of any County officer or employee and in the event of the proclamation of a state of extreme emergency by the Governor in the region in which the County is located, to command the aid of as many citizens of the community as the Board thinks necessary in the execution of these duties. Such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by State law for registered disaster service workers - volunteers.
4. Requisition necessary personnel or material of any County department or agency.
5. Execute all of the special powers conferred upon it by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred upon it by any statute, agreement approved by the Board of County Commissioners; or by other lawful authority.
B. The specific powers granted in this section shall not be construed to limit the general emergency powers granted to the Chairman. (Ord. 251, 7-7-2004, eff. 7-7-2004)