(A) In the event of an existing or imminent emergency endangering the lives, safety, health and welfare of the people within Pasquotank County, Camden County or the City of Elizabeth City, or any part thereof, or threatening damages to or destruction of property, the Chairperson(s) of the Board of Commissioners and the City Mayor are hereby authorized and empowered under G.S. § 166A-19.31 to issue a public declaration of the existence of such a state of emergency and, in order to more effectively protect the lives and property of people within the city and counties, to place in effect any or all of the restrictions and prohibitions hereinafter authorized. The Chairperson(s) and Mayor shall fully utilize all available emergency service and management agencies and shall consult with appropriate subject matter experts in deciding to issue a declaration and in determining the appropriate restrictions and prohibitions to impose during the term of any such declaration.
(B) In case of the absence or disability of the Chairperson(s) or Mayor, the Vice-Chairperson(s) of the Board of Commissioners, or Mayor Pro Tempore of Elizabeth City shall have and exercise all of the powers herein given the Chairperson(s).
(C) In case of the absence or disability of the Vice-Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners or Mayor Pro Tempore of Elizabeth City, the longest-serving Commissioner or City Council Member, or such other person as may be designated by the Board of Commissioners and City Council, shall have and exercise all of the powers herein given to the Chairperson and Mayor.
(Ord. passed 10-17-2022)