[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of
Winneconne as Title 5, Ch. 5, of the 2012 compilation of ordinances,
as amended through 5-22-2013.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
The preparation for and the carrying out of all emergency
functions other than functions for which the military forces are primarily
responsible, to minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from
disaster caused by an enemy attack, sabotage or other hostile action
or by fire, flood or other natural causes.
A.
Appointment. The Emergency Management Director (sometimes referred
to as the "Head of Emergency Management Services") shall be a qualified
person annually appointed at the organizational meeting by the Village
President, subject to confirmation by the Village Board.
B.
Duties and powers. The Director shall be the executive head of the
Village Emergency Management organization and shall have direct responsibility
for the organization, administration and operation of the organization,
subject to the direction and control of the Village President and
the Village Board. In addition to such powers and responsibilities
as may be imposed on him/her from time to time by the Village Board,
he/she shall have the authority and it shall be his/her duty to:
(1)
Coordinate all activities for Emergency Management within the Village.
(2)
Maintain liaison and cooperation with Emergency Management agencies
and organizations of other political subdivisions and of the State
and Federal Management.
(3)
Participate in County and State Emergency Management activities upon
request.
(4)
Prepare a comprehensive general plan for the Emergency Management
of the Village and present such plan to the Village Board for approval.
(5)
Subject to the approval of the Village Board, enter into a mutual
agreement with other political subdivisions and file copies of any
such agreements with the State Director of Emergency Management.
(6)
Upon the declaration of an emergency, issue all necessary proclamations
as to the existence of such state of emergency and such disaster warnings
or alerts as shall be required in the Emergency Management plan.
(7)
Ensure the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is implemented
to provide a systematic, proactive approach to guide all departments
and agencies of the Village, nongovernmental organizations, and the
private sector to work seamlessly to prevent, protect against, respond
to, recover from, and mitigate the effects of incidents, regardless
of cause, size, location, or complexity, in order to reduce the loss
of life and property and harm to the environment.
In preparing and executing the Emergency Management Plan, the
Director shall utilize the services, equipment, supplies and facilities
of the existing departments and agencies of the Village to the maximum
extent practicable. When the Village Board has approved of the plan,
it shall be the duty of all municipal agencies and departments of
the Village to perform the duties and functions assigned by the approved
plan.
The Emergency Management organization shall take action in accordance
with the Emergency Management plan only after the declaration of an
emergency and issuance of the official disaster warning. Declaration
of emergency shall be made by the Governor, the Village President
or, in his/her absence, by the Director. Such state of emergency shall
continue until terminated by the issuing authority, provided that
any declaration not issued by the Governor may be terminated by the
Village Board.
Whenever necessary to meet an Emergency Management emergency
for which adequate regulations have been adopted by the Village Board,
the Village President and, in his/her absence, the Director of Emergency
Management, may proclaim, promulgate and enforce orders, rules and
regulations relating to the conduct of persons and the use of property
which are necessary to protect the public peace, health and safety,
and preserve lives and property, and to ensure the cooperation in
Emergency Management activities. Such proclamation shall be posted
in three public places and may be rescinded by resolution of the Village
Board.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. II)]
No person shall willfully obstruct, hinder or delay any member
of the Emergency Management organization in the enforcement of any
order, rule, regulation or plan issued pursuant to this section or
violate any order, rule, regulation or plan issued pursuant to the
authority contained in this section. Any person who shall violate
any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject
to a penalty as provided in § 323.28, Wis. Stats.
The Emergency Management Operations Ordinance for Winnebago
County adopted by the Winnebago County Board and updated from time
to time, is adopted and hereby made a part hereof, by reference, and
is hereby ratified and accepted by the Village Board of Winneconne.
A.
This ratification and acceptance of the Emergency Management Operations
Ordinance shall constitute a Mutual Agreement between the Village
and County of Winnebago as provided by § 6.08(3) of the
County Emergency Management Operations Ordinance.
