(A) The Board of Trustees may, on recommendation of the Village Coordinator of Emergency Management Act, authorize any purchase or contracts necessary to place the village in a position to combat effectively any disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property, and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such disaster, or from natural disaster.
(B) In the event of enemy caused or natural disaster, the Village Coordinator of Emergency Management Act is authorized, on behalf of the village, to procure such services, supplies, equipment, or material as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency, without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to village contracts or obligations, as authorized by the “Emergency Management Act”, as amended; provided that, if the Board of Trustees meets at such times, he or she shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(1977 Code, § 2-1-9)