A. The local emergency manager is responsible for:
1. Preparation of the emergency operations plan.
2. Presentation of the plan to the board of council members for approval.
3. Revisions to the plan and presentation of revisions to the board of council members which may approve amendments by resolution.
4. Preparation of a response plan.
5. Presentation of the response plan to the board of council members for approval.
6. Annual review and presentation of the response plan, along with any revisions, to the board of council members for approval by resolution.
7. Submission of the response plan before December 31 of each year to the Nevada Division of Emergency Management of the Department of Public Safety.
B. The local emergency manager is empowered to:
1. Execute the emergency operations plan and control the overall accomplishment of the purpose of this chapter at the direction of the mayor who, by charter, shall perform emergency duties necessary for the general health, welfare and safety of the City of Wells.
2. Direct city employees and members of the local organization for emergency management in order to implement the emergency operations plan.
3. Obtain vital services, supplies and equipment needed to protect life and property through requisition or contract with private parties or other governmental entities and may bind the city for the value thereof without being required to comply with the normal purchasing procedures if compliance with those procedures would unreasonably hamper or impair the implementation of the plan.
4. Suspend the licensing requirements for persons whose services are required for the implementation of the plan. (Ord. 235, 5-11-2021)