§ 46-144. Responsibilities of county manager.

In an emergency situation the county manager shall have the following responsibilities:

(1)

Report to the emergency operations center upon being notified that an emergency condition exists.

(2)

Assume complete operational control of all county forces combating the emergency.

(3)

Keep the county council apprised of the overall situation.

(4)

Notify available county council members to convene should the passage of emergency ordinances or the declaration of a state of emergency be necessary.

(5)

Planning, coordination and consultation. In furtherance of the county's county-wide jurisdiction as an emergency management agency, convene meetings with a representative or designee of, but not limited to, the county council, municipal governing bodies within the county, the county health department, school district superintendent, chief circuit court judge, county attorney, the director and other members of county staff for planning, coordination of resources and solicitation of recommendations for potential action during the emergency.

(6)

Municipal coordination. In furtherance of the county's county-wide jurisdiction as an emergency management agency, convene briefings for the distribution of information and coordination of emergency response activities with a representative or designee of, but not limited to, the county council and municipal governing bodies within the county.

In the event that the county manager is unavailable during such an emergency situation, his responsibilities shall be carried by his designee.

(Ord. No. 96-1, § IV, 3-14-96; Ord. No. 2011-15, § I, 6-2-11)