[Ord. No. 1167 §1, 10-14-1980]
There is hereby created within and for the territory of the
City of Plattsburg, an Emergency Preparedness Organization to be known
as the Plattsburg Emergency Preparedness Agency, 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 Chapter
44, RSMo., 1969, and the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan adopted
thereunder.
[Ord. No. 1167 §2, 10-14-1980]
This Office shall consist of a Director and other members appointed
by the Mayor to conform to the State Organization and procedures for
the conduct of emergency operations as outlined in the Missouri Disaster
Operations Plan.
[Ord. No. 1167 §3, 10-14-1980]
The organization shall perform Emergency Preparedness functions
within the territorial limits of the City of Plattsburg, and may conduct
these functions outside the territorial limits as directed by the
Governor during the time of emergency pursuant to the provisions of
Chapter 44, RSMo., 1969.
[Ord. No. 1167 §4, 10-14-1980]
A.
The Director
will be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve during the pleasure
of the Mayor.
B.
The Director
shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration
and operations of the local Emergency Preparedness activities subject
to the direction and control of the Mayor or Board of Aldermen.
C.
The Director
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 Preparedness Agency.
[Ord. No. 1167 §5, 10-14-1980]
A.
The Mayor
of the City of Plattsburg, and the Director, in accordance with Chapter
44, RSMo., 1969, may:
1.
Expend
funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materials,
and supplies for Emergency Preparedness purposes, provide for the
health and safety of persons, including emergency assistance to victims
of an enemy attack; 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 Disaster and Emergency
Planning.
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.
[Ord. No. 1167 §6, 10-14-1980]
No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in
any organization established under this Chapter 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 shall, before entering upon his 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 Plattsburg Emergency Preparedness
Agency, 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."
[Ord. No. 1167 § 7, 10-14-1980]
The Mayor is authorized to designate space in any City owned
or leased building for the Plattsburg Emergency Preparedness Agency
Office.
