In the event of disaster, when in the judgment of the Chief
Executive Officer of the Town an emergency circumstance exists which
requires complete central direction of all local government functions
and facilities, or upon vote of that effect by a majority of the Board
of Selectmen, such emergency shall be proclaimed, as thereafter the
Chief Executive Officer shall assume such complete central direction.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Town shall, after the issuance
of such proclamation, consult at the earliest practical time with
the Board of Selectmen. The emergency shall be deemed terminated upon
the earlier of the Chief Executive Officer's declaration of its termination
or upon vote of a majority of the Board of Selectmen.