[Amended 4-12-1994]
There is hereby established an Emergency Management Agency (hereinafter
called the "Agency"). It shall be the function of the Agency to have
charge of emergency management as defined in Section 1, Chapter 639,
Acts of 1950, and to perform emergency management functions as authorized
or directed by that chapter or by any and all executive orders or
general regulations promulgated thereunder, and to exercise any authority
delegated to it by the Governor under Chapter 639.
[Amended 4-12-1994]
There shall be an Emergency Management Advisory Council (hereinafter
called the "Council"). The Council shall serve without pay and shall
consist of the Director of Emergency Management, such other department
heads and such other persons as the authority appointing the Director
may deem necessary. Such member of the Council as the appointing authority
shall designate shall serve as Chairperson of the Council. The Council
shall serve subject to the direction and control of the appointing
authority and shall advise the appointing authority and the Director
on matters pertaining to civil defense.
[Amended 4-12-1994]
No organization for emergency management established under the
authority of the Acts of 1950, Chapter 639, shall participate in any
form of political activity, nor shall it be employed directly or indirectly
for political purposes.
This chapter shall remain in force during the effective period
of Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, and any act in amendment or continuation
thereof or substitution therefor.
All references to Chapter 639, Acts of 1950, as now in force,
shall be applicable to any act or acts in amendment or continuation
of or substitution for Chapter 639.