§ 10-46. Emergency powers and duties.

(a)

The coordinator shall promulgate local emergency plans which shall be approved by the board of commissioners and which shall be activated whenever a local state of emergency is declared by the board of commissioners pursuant to local ordinance and G.S. 14-288.1 et seq. Such local programs and plans shall be in accordance with the policies and standards set by the state.

(b)

During states of declared disaster or local emergency, the board of commissioners may delegate to the coordinator the power to implement such additional plans as are necessary for the efficient administration of state or federal disaster plans and for the preservation of the public safety, health and welfare.

(Code 1996, § 12-46; Ord. of 7-1-1985, § 5)