As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
The meaning as set forth in C.G.S. Title 28, Chapter 517, § 28-1(4),
as amended.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
The membership of the Town's Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)
appointed by the Town Manager, as authorized by Title III of the federal Superfund
Amendments Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA).
There is hereby established, in accordance with §
C-612 of the Newington Town Charter and with Title 28, Chapter 517 of the General Statutes of Connecticut, an emergency management agency.
The Emergency Management Agency shall consist of a Director of Emergency
Management and an Emergency Management Advisory Council, who and which shall
be appointed by the Town Manager and shall serve at the discretion of the
Town Manager. With reasonable conformance to applicable federal and state
statutes, the Director shall organize the Advisory Council into such subdivisions
as may be necessary for the efficient conduct of the business of the Agency.
The Emergency Management Advisory Council shall advise the Director in emergency
management matters and policy and shall be composed of representatives of
Town agencies concerned with emergency management, including, but not limited
to, law enforcement, fire protection, communications, housing, public health,
public works, education and human services, and representatives of interests,
including business, labor, agriculture, veterans, women's groups and others
which are important to the emergency management program in the community.