<div class="chunk-title">Sec. 14-35. - Duties and responsibilities of coordinator.</div>
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               (a)
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               For the purposes of this article, the coordinator shall:
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               (1)
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               Be responsible to the board of commissioners in regard to all phases of emergency
               management activity.
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               (2)
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               Be responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of the emergency management
               activities in the county.
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               (3)
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               Maintain liaison with the 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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               (b)
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               The coordinator'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. Such services from
               persons outside of government may be accepted by local government on a volunteer basis.
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               (2)
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               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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               (3)
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               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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               (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 an emergency, either
               impending or present.
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               (5)
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               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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               (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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               (7)
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               When personnel, equipment, or supplies for an emergency function are not available
               within the local government, the coordinator is authorized to seek assistance from
               other governments or from persons outside of government.
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               (8)
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               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.
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               (9)
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               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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               (Ord. No. 2013-10, 8-5-2013)
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