(A) The Coordinator of the Emergency Management Agency shall be appointed by the Chairperson of the County Board with confirmation with the County Board. The Coordinator shall be versed and qualified by reason of experience or other proper training and shall participate in such other training programs that may be necessary. His or her term of office shall be determined at the discretion of the County Board and until his or her successor is appointed, confirmed, and qualified. He or she shall receive a salary to be determined at the discretion of the County Board and such expenses that are compatible with his or her duties and approved by the Board.
(B) The Coordinator shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration, training, and operation of the Emergency Management Agency, subject to the direction and control of the Chairperson.
(C) In the event of the absence, resignation, death, or inability to serve as the Coordinator, the Chairperson or any person designated by him or her, shall be and act as Coordinator until a new appointment is made as provided in this subchapter.
(D) The Coordinator of the County Emergency Management Agency may be removed from office by the Board for incompetence, neglect of duty, or malfeasance in office. In any proceeding to remove the Coordinator from office, a petition shall be filed with the County Board, naming the Coordinator as defendant and setting forth the particular facts upon which the request for removal is based.
(E) The Board shall set the matter for hearing not earlier than five days after service upon the defendant, which service shall be in accord with that as in suits in chancery. The Board shall thereupon proceed to a determination of the charges against the defendant and shall enter an order, either dismissing the charges or removing him or her from office.
(Ord. 1982.08, passed - -1982; Res. 2005.7, passed 2-8-2005)