Pursuant to Act 390, P.A. 1976 as amended and the joint resolution of the City and County of Jackson an Emergency Management Coordinator, the Sheriff of Jackson County, has been appointed by the Chairman of the Jackson County Board of Commissioners and the Mayor of the City of Jackson and upon recommendation of the City Manager the and Jackson County Administrator. The Sheriff has named a Program Manager this person coordinates all mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery activities. The position of the Emergency Management Coordinator or Program Manager is within the Office of Emergency Management. Duties are performed full time. The Program Manager reports to the Sheriff on a day-to-day basis, but keeps the County Administrator and City Manager informed. Operating costs for the office, including wages, are shared between the City and County of Jackson. If the Township appoints the Emergency Management Coordinator or Program Manager as its Coordinator, the Emergency Management Coordinator or Program Manager acts for and at the direction of the Township Supervisor in concert with the Township Emergency Management Liaison.
(Res. 1001, passed 11-9-2004)