(A) The Mayor may, upon recommendation of the Village Coordinator of ESDA, authorize any purchase of contracts necessary to place the village 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 disaster or from man-made or natural disaster.
(B) In the event of enemy caused or other disaster, the Village Coordinator of ESDA is authorized, on behalf of the village, to procure the services, supplies, equipment or materials as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to village contracts or obligations, as authorized by “The State ESDA Act of 1988”, and amendments thereto, provided that if the Mayor meets at such time, he or she shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(`92 Code, § 30-3-9)