<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 22-27. - Intent and purpose of article.</div>
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               (a)
               
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               It is the intent and purpose of this article to ensure the complete and efficient
               utilization of all of the county's resources to combat impacts resulting from enemy
               actions or other emergencies.
               
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               (b)
               
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               The county emergency management function will be the instrument through which the
               board of commissioners may exercise the authority and discharge the responsibilities
               vested in them during emergencies.
               
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               (c)
               
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               This article will not relieve any county department of the moral responsibilities
               or authority given to it in the special acts or by local ordinances, nor will it adversely
               affect the work of any volunteer agencies organized for relief in emergencies.
               
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               (Ord. of 5-7-84, Â§ 2; Ord. No. 1997-19, 10-20-97; Ord. No. 2016-42, 10-17-16)
               
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