In the event of the proclamation of a local emergency as provided in this chapter, or the proclamation of a state of emergency by the Governor or the Director of the State Office of Emergency Services, the Director is empowered:
(A) To make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations shall be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council;
(B) To require emergency services of any city officer or employee and, in the event of the proclamation of a state of emergency in the county or the existence of a state of war emergency, to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as the Director deems necessary in the execution of his or her duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits, and immunities as are provided by state law for registered disaster service workers;
(C) To obtain vital supplies and equipment and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of the life and property of the people and to bind the city for the fair value thereof;
(D) To requisition necessary personnel or material of any city department or agency; and
(E) To execute all of the ordinary powers as Director, all of the special powers conferred upon the Director by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred upon the Director by any statute, agreement approved by the City Council, or by any other lawful authority, and, in conformity with the provisions of Cal. Gov't Code § 38791, to exercise complete authority over the city and to exercise all police power vested in the city by the Constitution and general laws.
('61 Code, § 3-2.05) (Ord. 182 C.S., passed 3-6-72)