A. A local emergency may be declared only by the Mayor of the City or his legal successor(s). It shall not be continued for a period in excess of three (3) days except by or with consent of the City Council. Any order or proclamation declaring, continuing, or terminating a local emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly by the City Clerk. The declaration shall invoke the City emergency operations plan and other interjurisdictional emergency plans, and may authorize the request for aid and assistance from surrounding political subdivisions.
B. No other City official or agency may declare a local emergency unless expressly authorized by the agreement under which the agency functions (i.e., mutual aid agreement or contract). However, an interjurisdictional disaster agency shall provide aid and services in accordance with the agreement under which it functions. (Prior Code § 5-9-5)