Chapter 2.68
EMERGENCY SERVICES

Sections:

2.68.010    Purpose – Functions designated.

2.68.020    Title.

2.68.030    Created – Membership.

2.68.040    Duties – Statutory authority.

2.68.050    Utilization of city officers and equipment authorized.

2.68.060    Expense reimbursement.

2.68.010 Purpose – Functions designated.

The purposes of this chapter are to provide for the preparation and carrying out of all emergency functions, other than functions for which the military forces are responsible, and to minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from disasters caused by enemy attack or other hostile action or other natural causes, and to provide for search and rescue operations. These functions include, but are not limited to, firefighting services, police services, medical and health services, emergency transportation services and other functions related to public protection, together with all other activities necessary or incidental to the preparation and carrying out of the aforementioned functions. (Prior code § 1.86.010).

2.68.020 Title.

This organization shall be known as the city division of emergency services. (Prior code § 1.86.020).

2.68.030 Created – Membership.

The city division of emergency services is created and shall consist of the following:

A. The mayor, who shall be chairman;

B. The director of the city division of emergency services, who shall be vice chairman and who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council;

C. Such city officials and other citizens of this city as may be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. (Prior code § 1.86.030).

2.68.040 Duties – Statutory authority.

It shall be the duty of the city division of emergency services to protect the public peace, health and safety and preserve the lives and property of the citizens of the city, as well as render aid among political subdivisions of the state, to the fullest extent possible, and to coordinate operations and activities with the State Coordinator of Emergency Services as provided for in Chapter 38.52 RCW, or as hereafter amended. (Prior code § 1.86.040).

2.68.050 Utilization of city officers and equipment authorized.

A. In carrying out the provisions of this chapter, the chairman, vice chairman, and appointed members of the city division of emergency services are directed to utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities of existing departments, officers and agencies of the city, and to the maximum extent practicable, the officers and personnel of all such departments, offices and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the chairman, vice chairman and members of the city division of emergency services upon request notwithstanding any other provisions of law.

B. Further, subject to the approval of the city council, the chairman may make such other interorganization rules and regulations as are necessary to carry out the purposes, duties and provisions contained in this chapter. (Prior code § 1.86.050).

2.68.060 Expense reimbursement.

The members of the city division of emergency services, including the chairman or vice chairman, shall not receive any financial remuneration from the city for their work in the organization; however, they may be reimbursed for their necessary expenses. (Prior code § 1.86.060).