A. The village president is authorized to declare of a state of emergency within the village of River Forest based on the following findings and supporting facts:
1. There has occurred, or there is actual imminent danger of occurring, a natural disaster, catastrophe, pestilence or contagious disease, which is likely to cause loss of life, loss of productivity, hardship or suffering to the persons residing in or doing business in the village.
2. That the declaration of emergency is necessary in order to prevent loss of life or injury, alleviate damages, loss, hardship, or suffering.
B. During a declared state of emergency, the village president is authorized to exercise, by executive order, such powers of the village president and board of trustees as may be reasonably necessary to respond to the emergency.
C. A declaration of a state of emergency shall:
1. Be executed under oath.
2. Set forth the basis and underlying facts supporting the declaration of a state of emergency.
3. Make reference to published statements of federal, state or county agencies whose duty it is to address emergency matters.
4. To the extent possible, specify the procedures and protocols to be followed during the state of emergency.
5. To the extent possible, make specific reference to any regulations which may be subject to suspension during the state of emergency.
6. Consistent with division C.8. below, set forth the duration of the state of emergency.
7. Be filed with the village clerk as soon as practicable.
8. Expire no later than the adjournment of the first regular or special meeting of the village president and board of trustees after the state of emergency has been declared.
D. A declaration of emergency pursuant to this authority may not suspend in any way the rights of persons under the Illinois or United States Constitutions. (Ord. 3800, 3-16-2020)