Upon declaration of a disaster emergency, The City of York, pursuant to 7301(c) of the Emergency Management Services Code shall be authorized to exercise the powers granted in the article without regard to time consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements) pertaining to the performance of public work, entering into contracts, the incurring of obligations, the employment of temporary workers, the rental of equipment, the purchase of supplies and materials, the levying of taxes and the appropriation and expenditure of public funds. In addition, upon the declaration of a disaster emergency The City of York is authorized to avail itself of the provisions of Act of August 5, 1941, (P.L. 752, No. 286), known as the "Civil Service Act," in connection with the employment of personnel in local organizations established pursuant to the provisions of this article.
(Ord. 7-2001. Passed 9-4-01.)