[CC 1988 §8-1; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978; Ord.
No. 2740 §1, 6-6-1983; Ord. No. 3554 §1, 2-18-2004]
There is hereby created within and for the territory of the
City of De Soto a disaster planning and operations organization to
be known as the De Soto Emergency Management Organization, which is
responsible for the preparation and implementation of emergency functions
required to prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage due to
disasters, to include emergency management of resources and administration
of such economic controls as may be needed to provide for the welfare
of the people and emergency activities (excluding functions for which
military forces are primarily responsible) in accordance with the
Missouri Civil Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo., and the Missouri Disaster
Operations Plan adopted thereunder. The City also adopts the Natural
Hazards Mitigation Plan in developing a Disaster Resistant Community
Program for the City of De Soto, as set forth by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency and the State Emergency Management Agency. This
plan being set forth to assist communities in becoming Disaster Resistant
Communities.
[CC 1988 §8-2; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978; Ord.
No. 2740 §1, 6-6-1983]
This organization shall consist of a Coordinator and other members
appointed by the City Manager to conform to the State organization
and procedures for the conduct of emergency operations as outlined
in the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan.
[CC 1988 §8-3; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978]
The organization shall perform civil defense functions within
the territorial limits of the City and may conduct these functions
outside the territorial limits as directed by the Governor during
the time of emergency pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Civil
Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo.
[CC 1988 §8-4; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978; Ord.
No. 2740 §1, 6-6-1983]
A.
The Coordinator
will be appointed by the City Manager and shall serve during the pleasure
of the City Manager.
B.
The Coordinator
shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration
and operations of local disaster planning and operations.
C.
The Coordinator
shall be responsible for maintaining records and accounting for the
use and disposal of all items of equipment placed under the jurisdiction
of the Emergency Management Organization.
[CC 1988 §8-5; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978]
A.
The City
Manager and the Coordinator in accordance with the Missouri Civil
Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo., may:
1.
Appropriate
and expend funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment,
materials and supplies for emergency management purposes; provide
for the health and safety of persons, the safety of property; and
direct and coordinate the development of disaster plans and programs
in accordance with the policies and plans of the Federal and State
Governments.
2.
Appoint,
provide or remove rescue teams, auxiliary fire and Police personnel
and other emergency operations teams, units or personnel who may serve
without compensation.
3.
In the
event of enemy attack, waive the provisions of Statutes requiring
advertisements for bids for the performance of public work or entering
into contracts.
4.
With
the approval of the Governor and consistent with the Missouri Disaster
Operations Plan, enter into mutual-aid agreements with other public
and private agencies within and without the State for reciprocal emergency
aid.
5.
Accept
services, materials, equipment, supplies or funds granted or loaned
by the Federal Government for disaster planning and operations purposes.
[CC 1988 §8-6; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978; Ord.
No. 2740 §1, 6-6-1983]
No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in
any organization established under this act who advocates or has advocated
a change by force or violence in the constitutional form of the government
of the United States or in this State or the overthrow of any government
in the United States by force or violence, or has been convicted of
or is under indictment or information charging any subversive act
against the United States. Each person who is appointed to serve in
an organization for civil defense shall, before entering upon his/her
duties, take an oath, in writing, before a person authorized to administer
oaths in this State, which oath shall be substantially as follows:
"I, ____________________, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that
I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States and
the Constitution of the State of Missouri against all enemies, foreign
and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same;
that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge
the duties upon which I am about to enter. And I do further swear
(or affirm) that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political
party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government
of the United States or of this State by force or violence; and that
during such a time as I am a member of the City of De Soto Emergency
Management Organization, I will not advocate nor become a member of
any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of
the government of the United States or of this State by force or violence.
[CC 1988 §8-7; Ord. No. 2635 §1, 7-3-1978; Ord.
No. 2740 §1, 6-6-1983]
The City Manager is authorized to designate space in any City
owned or leased building for the De Soto Emergency Management Organization.
