<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 20-4. - Day-to-day duties and responsibilities of the director.</div>
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               The director shall be responsible to the county manager in regard to all phases of
               emergency management activity. The director shall be responsible for the planning,
               coordination, and operation of the emergency management activities in the county.
               The director shall maintain liaison with the state and federal authorities and the
               authorities of nearby political subdivisions to ensure the most effective operation
               of the emergency management plans. The director's duties shall include, but not be
               limited to, the following:
               
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                  (1)
                  
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                  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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                  (2)
                  
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                  Development and coordination of 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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                  (3)
                  
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                  Negotiating and concluding 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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                  (4)
                  
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                  Through public informational programs, educating the populace on the actions necessary
                  and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of enemy attack
                  or disaster, either impending or present;
                  
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                  (5)
                  
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                  Conducting public practice alerts 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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                  (6)
                  
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                  Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any
                  emergency management activities; and
                  
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                  (7)
                  
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                  Performing other duties as described in the position job description.
                  
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               (Code 1993, Â§ 20-4)
               
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