Chapter 2.35
EMERGENCY SERVICES

Sections:

2.35.010    Establishment of organization.

2.35.020    Director and staff appointment.

2.35.030    Duties.

2.35.040    Reporting relationships.

2.35.010 Establishment of organization.

Pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW, there is created an organization for emergency management in accordance with the state emergency management plan and program. (Ord. 67 § 1, 1995).

2.35.020 Director and staff appointment.

The city manager shall appoint a director of emergency management, upon the basis of ability and training, and such staff as are necessary to carry out emergency management plans and functions. (Ord. 67 § 2, 1995).

2.35.030 Duties.

The director and staff shall create and maintain a basic emergency plan for man-made and natural disasters within the city, pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW. The director and staff also shall:

A. Prepare an emergency operating plan for the city in conformance with the county and state emergency plan and program;

B. Be responsible for the organization, administration and operation of emergency management as set forth in Chapter 38.52 RCW;

C. Act as liaison officer between the city and county, state and federal offices of emergency services or civil defense;

D. Coordinate mutual aid and automatic aid agreements with neighboring municipalities; and

E. Control and direct the effort of the emergency management organization of the city to accomplish the emergency plan and its mission. (Ord. 67 § 3, 1995).

2.35.040 Reporting relationships.

The director and staff shall function under the direction of the city manager in accordance with RCW 35A.13.080 and 35A.13.090; provided that the director and staff shall function under the direction of the mayor pursuant to any proclamation issued by the mayor during a civil emergency. (Ord. 67 § 4, 1995).