No provision in this Chapter shall be interpreted to:
(A) Interfere with, or allow interference with the course or conduct of a labor dispute, except that actions otherwise authorized by this Chapter may be taken when necessary to forestall or mitigate imminent or existing danger to public health and safety;
(B) Interfere with or allow interference with dissemination of news or comment on public affairs, but any communications facility or organization (including, but not limited to radio, television, wire service and newspaper) may be requested to transmit or print public service messages furnishing information or instruction in connection with a disaster, in a manner which encroaches as little as possible upon the normal functions of news media;
(C) Affect the jurisdiction or responsibilities of police forces, fire fighting forces, units of the armed forces of the United States, or of any personnel of them when on active duty, but the Emergency Plan shall place reliance upon the emergency preparedness forces available for performance of functions related to disaster emergencies; or
(D) Limit, modify, or abridge the authority of the City Manager to proclaim martial law, or exercise any other powers vested in him or her by law, independent of, or in conjunction with, any provision of this Chapter.
(Am. Ord. 2004-04, passed 3-9-04)