The National Incident Management System (NIMS) is hereby adopted by the city and shall be utilized by all involved city agencies, including the police and fire departments, during all emergency operations where the severity of the incident dictates its use. Each city department or agency shall, in cooperation with the other affected departments, jointly develop and implement specific, written National Incident Management System (NIMS) complaint policies and procedures following the adoption of this section. It shall be the responsibility of the Board of Public Works and Safety to ensure the continuing development of said policies and procedures.
(Ord. 2004-15, passed 9-7-04; Am. Ord. 2017-6, passed 7-5-17)