The municipal defense council shall be charged with the duty of coordinating all defense activities of the city.
It shall:
A. Coordinate the activities of municipal and private agencies cooperating in the defense program.
B. Keep in contact with the office of civilian defense to the end that all requests and suggestions from that office shall receive prompt and efficient response.
C. Conduct studies regarding defense problems of the city to the end that the municipal government of the city will at all times be abreast of the problems of defense, and information desired by federal agencies will be readily available.
D. Survey existing facilities, proffers of facilities, services and ideas originating within the city and make appropriate disposition of them.
E. Act as a clearinghouse on municipal defense information for all governmental and private agencies cooperating in the defense program.
F. Direct information regarding the defense program to all municipal departments or agencies which are or may be affected thereby.
G. Make recommendations, from time to time, for improvements in the handling of defense problems affecting the city.
H. Perform such other advisory functions as may be requested by agencies or departments of the federal government in connection with the national defense program.
I. Do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the intent and purpose of this chapter, tending to protect life and property.
J. Have full and plenary powers to employ such persons as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the council. These persons shall be subject, however, to all regulations now provided by law governing this municipality. (Ord. 270, 1-9-1942)