Pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW, there is created an organization for emergency management in accordance with the state emergency management plan and program.
(Ord. 67 § 1, 1995)
The city manager shall appoint a director of emergency management, upon the basis of ability and training, and such staff as are necessary to carry out emergency management plans and functions.
(Ord. 67 § 2, 1995)
The director and staff shall create and maintain a basic emergency plan for man-made and natural disasters within the city, pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW. The director and staff also shall:
A.
Prepare an emergency operating plan for the city in conformance with the county and state emergency plan and program;
B.
Be responsible for the organization, administration and operation of emergency management as set forth in Chapter 38.52 RCW;
C.
Act as liaison officer between the city and county, state and federal offices of emergency services or civil defense;
D.
Coordinate mutual aid and automatic aid agreements with neighboring municipalities; and
E.
Control and direct the effort of the emergency management organization of the city to accomplish the emergency plan and its mission.
(Ord. 67 § 3, 1995)
The director and staff shall function under the direction of the city manager in accordance with RCW 35A.13.080 and 35A.13.090; provided that the director and staff shall function under the direction of the mayor pursuant to any proclamation issued by the mayor during a civil emergency.
(Ord. 67 § 4, 1995)