There is established a Department of Emergency Management. It
shall be the function of the Department 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 such 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 such Chapter 639.
There is established an Emergency Management Advisory Council.
Such Council shall serve without pay and shall consist of the Emergency
Program Manager, such other department heads and such other persons
as the authority appointing the Manager 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 Manager on matters pertaining to
emergency management.
The Police Department of the City is authorized to go to aid
another city or town at the request of such city or town in the suppression
of riots or other forms of violence therein.
This article 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.