(A) (1) The Coordinator shall be responsible to the Board of Commissioners, through the County Manager, in regard to all phases of the emergency management activities. The Coordinator shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of emergency management activities in the county. The Coordinator shall maintain communication with state and federal authorities and authorities of nearby political subdivisions to ensure the most effective operation of the emergency management plans.
(2) No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in any emergency management agency established under this chapter if the person:
(a) Advocates or has advocated a change by force or violence in the constitutional form of the government of the United States;
(b) Advocates or has advocated the overthrow of any government in the United States by force or violence;
(c) Has been convicted of any subversive act against the United States; or
(d) Is under indictment or information charging any subversive act against the United States.
(B) The Coordinator’s duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the county and its municipalities for emergency management purposes;
(2) Development and coordination of plans for the immediate use of all facilities, equipment, manpower and resources of the county for the purpose of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property; and protecting or restoring governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety and welfare;
(3) Negotiating and entering into agreements with owners or persons in control of real property for the use of buildings and properties for emergency management purposes, pursuant to the agreements designating suitable buildings as public shelters;
(4) Educating the populace through public information programs about procedures required for the protection of its persons and property in case of disaster, as defined herein;
(5) Conducting public exercises to ensure efficient operation of the emergency management forces and to familiarize residents with emergency management plans, procedures and operations;
(6) Coordinating the activity of other public and private agencies engaged in any emergency management activities and implementing state disaster procedures; and
(7) Negotiate and enter into agreements with other political subdivisions for mutual aid assistance providing such agreements are consistent with the state emergency management program and plans.
(1984 Code, § 2-5-22) (Ord. passed 1-5-1981; Ord. passed 10-1-1990)