(A) In the event of actual or threatened enemy attack or natural disaster, the Mayor, or in his/her absence or inability to serve, the Mayor Pro Tem, as conservator of the peace, shall:
(1) Declare a state of emergency within the city thereby placing in effect the emergency management and disaster control plan required by this chapter.
(2) As soon as may be thereafter, convene the Commission to perform its legislative and administrative functions as the situation may demand. The Commission shall have the power to terminate the state of emergency. The state of emergency shall not be continued or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except with the consent of the Commission.
(3) Request the state, its agencies or political subdivisions to send aid if the situation is beyond the control of the regular and emergency city forces.
(4) Have the power to command services and the use of equipment, and facilities for such work and duties as the city may require to aid the regular and volunteer city forces in time of emergency.
(5) Promulgate such emergency regulations as may be deemed necessary to protect life and property and conserve critical resources, and such regulations may be invoked when necessary for test of emergency management and disaster plans. All such regulations shall be subject to approval of the Commission as soon as practicable subsequent to promulgation.
(B) The Mayor, or in his/her absence or inability to serve, the Mayor Pro Tem, shall have power to order emergency management forces to the aid of the state or political subdivisions thereof subject to Commission review as soon as practicable.