§ 46-146. Same—Power and authority.

In a declared state of local emergency, the emergency management services director, subject to the immediate direction and control of the county manager, shall have the power and authority to:

(1)

Expend appropriated funds; make contracts; obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for emergency management purposes; provide for the health and safety of persons and property, including emergency assistance to the victims of any emergency; and direct and coordinate the development of emergency management plans and programs in accordance with the policies and plans set by the federal and state emergency management agencies.

(2)

Appoint, employ, remove, or provide, with or without compensation, coordinators, rescue teams, fire and police personnel, and other emergency management workers.

(3)

Establish, as necessary, a primary and one or more secondary emergency operating centers to provide continuity of government and direction and control of emergency operations.

(4)

Assign and make available for duty the offices and agencies of the county, including the employees, property, or equipment thereof relating to firefighting, engineering, rescue, health, medical and related services, police, transportation, construction, and similar items or services for emergency operations purposes, as the primary emergency management forces of the county for employment within or without the county.

(Ord. No. 96-1, § VI, 3-14-96)