There is hereby established, within the Borough of Dumont, a
Local Emergency Management Council ("EMC") as required by N.J.S.A.
App. A:9-41.
The Emergency Management Coordinator shall be responsible for
the planning, activating, coordinating, and the conduct of emergency
management operations within the Borough. [N.J.S.A. App. A:9-40.4]
A. The EMC is directed, within the limits of appropriations, to establish
an adequate organization to assist in supervising and coordinating
the emergency management activities of the Borough.
B. The Emergency Management Council shall assist the Borough in establishing
the various local volunteer agencies needed to meet the requirements
of all local emergency management activities in accordance with rules
and regulations established by the governor in pursuance of the provisions
of this chapter. [N.J.S.A. App. A:9-41].
C. The Emergency Management Council shall meet a minimum of two times
per year.
D. The Emergency Management Council shall prepare written emergency
operations plans focused on all hazards, including homeland security,
flooding, fire, loss of utilities and sanitary services, and shall
confidentially share such plans as necessary with the various Borough
departments and personnel impacted by such plans.
E. The Emergency Management Council shall, at least once per year, review
previously prepared emergency response plans and update same as necessary.
F. The Emergency Management Council members shall participate in training
and exercises as required by the Chairperson or NJOEM Director.
G. In compliance with N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1 School Safety and Security
Plans, the Chief School Administrator shall consult with law enforcement
agencies, health and social services provider agencies, emergency
management planners and school and other community resources, as appropriate,
in the development of the school district's plans, procedures
and mechanisms for school safety and security.
(1) The plans, procedures and mechanisms shall be consistent with the
provisions of N.J.A.C. 6A:16-5.1 and the format and content established
by the Domestic Security Preparedness Task Force, pursuant to N.J.S.A.
App. A:9-64 et seq., and the Commissioner of Education.
(2) The plans, procedures and mechanisms shall be reviewed annually and
updated, as appropriate.
H. The Emergency Management Council shall collaborate with state, county,
municipal and other Emergency Management Councils and personnel.
I. All members of the Emergency Management Council shall maintain confidentiality
and adhere to all laws, regulations and executive orders governing
the confidentiality of any and all emergency operations plans to the
extent permitted by law, including but not limited to the common law,
the Open Public Records Act, N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., and Executive
Order 21 (McGreevey 2002).