There shall be a Local Defense Council consisting of not more than
fifteen (15) members, to be appointed by the Mayor to serve at his
pleasure. The Council shall have the functions, powers and duties
prescribed by general law, executive order, ordinance or resolution.
(New Jersey Laws of 1953, Chapter 438, as amended, N.J.S.A. App. A:9-41)
The Chairman of the Council shall be the Municipal Disaster Control
Director.