<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 21-35. - Duties and responsibilities of director.</div>
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               For the purposes of this chapter, the director shall include, but not be limited to,
               the following:
               
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                  â€¢â€‚Enter into contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for
                  emergency management purposes and to provide for the health and safety of persons
                  and property, including emergency assistance, consistent with this chapter;
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                  â€¢â€‚Direct and coordinate the development of emergency management plans and programs
                  in accordance with the policies and standards set by the North Carolina Division of
                  Emergency Management, consistent with federal and state laws and regulations;
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                  â€¢â€‚Be responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of the emergency management
                  activities in the county;
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                  â€¢â€‚Be responsible for cooperation and maintenance of liaison with state and federal
                  authorities and the authorities of other political subdivisions to ensure the most
                  effective operation of the emergency management plans;
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                  â€¢â€‚Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the
                  personnel and facilities of the county for emergency management purposes;
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                  â€¢â€‚Such services from persons outside of government may be accepted by local government
                  on a volunteer basis;
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                  â€¢â€‚Developing and coordinating plans for the immediate use of all facilities, equipment,
                  manpower and other resources of the county for the purpose of minimizing or preventing
                  damage to persons and property; and protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental
                  services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare;
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                  â€¢â€‚Enter into agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property
                  for the use of such buildings or other property for the emergency management purposes
                  and designating suitable buildings as public shelters;
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                  â€¢â€‚Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to actions necessary
                  and required for the protection of their persons and property in an emergency, either
                  impending or present;
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                  â€¢â€‚Conducting drills and exercises to ensure the efficient operation of the emergency
                  management forces and to familiarize residents with emergency management regulations,
                  procedures and operations;
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                  â€¢â€‚Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any
                  emergency management activities;
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                  â€¢â€‚When personnel, equipment, or supplies for an emergency function are not available
                  within the local government, the director is authorized to seek assistance from other
                  governments or from persons outside of government;
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                  â€¢â€‚The assignment of duties, when of a supervisory nature, shall also include the granting
                  of authority for the persons to carry out duties prior to, during, and after the occurrence
                  of an emergency; and
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                  â€¢â€‚The invoicing of persons liable for hazardous materials release, and, in the event
                  of non-payment, the discretion to proceed with legal action to recover costs.
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               (
               <a class="ordinance-link" href="" data-product-id="12776" data-ordinance-id="653857">
                  Ord. No. 14-06-06
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               , Â§ 1, 6-3-14)
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