<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 22-32. - Duties and responsibilities of the coordinator.</div>
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               The coordinator shall be responsible to the county board of commissioners in regard
               to all phases of the emergency services activity. The coordinator, or his designee(s),
               shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of the emergency
               management activities in the county. The coordinator, or his designee(s), shall maintain
               liaison with the state and federal authorities and the authorities of nearby political
               subdivisions so as to ensure the most effective operation of the emergency management
               plans. The duties of the coordinator, or his designee(s), 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 emergency management
                  purposes.
                  
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                  (4)
                  
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                  Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to 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 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.
                  
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               (Ord. of 5-7-84, Â§ 6; Ord. No. 1997-19, 10-20-97)
               
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