A. Qualifications: The emergency management director (EMD) shall meet the qualifications promulgated by the Oklahoma department of emergency management. The minimum qualifications include:
1. U.S. citizenship;
2. High school diploma or equivalent;
3. Valid Oklahoma driver's license;
4. Social security number;
5. Has not been convicted of a felony in Oklahoma; and
6. Within one year of appointment, must complete basic emergency management training provided by the Oklahoma department of emergency management.
B. Background Check: Prior to employment, the town shall obtain a name based background search by the Oklahoma state bureau of investigation to determine if the EMD has been convicted of a felony.
C. Powers And Duties:
1. The EMD shall report directly to the mayor and shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration, and operation of the local organization for emergency management, subject to the direction and control of mayor or town board of trustees.
2. The EMD shall be responsible for all aspects of emergency management in the town including: conducting a hazard analysis detailing risks and vulnerabilities, annually updating the existing all hazard emergency operations plan (EOP), conducting and arranging for necessary training of all relevant personnel, conducting annual exercises to evaluate the plan, managing resources, determining shortfalls in equipment, personnel and training, revising the EOP as necessary, establishing and maintaining an office of emergency management, communications, warnings, conducting or supervising damage assessment and other predisaster and postdisaster related duties.
3. The fire department, law enforcement and other first response agencies shall notify the EMD of all significant events occurring in the town. The EMD shall promptly report significant events to the Oklahoma department of emergency management. (2014 Code)