§ 14-80. Day-to-day duties and responsibilities of the director.

(a)

The Director shall be responsible to the Orange 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 Orange County. The Director shall maintain liaison with the State and Federal authorities and the authorities of nearby political subdivision so as to insure the most effective operation of the Emergency Management plans. The Director's duties shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)

Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of Orange County for emergency management purposes.

(2)

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.

(3)

Negotiating and concluding agreements with owners or persons in control of building or other property for the use of such building or other property for the emergency management purposes and designating suitable buildings as public shelters.

(4)

Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of disaster as defined herein, either impending or present.

(5)

Conducting public practice alerts to insure the efficient operation of the emergency management forces and to familiarize residents with emergency management regulations, procedures, and operations.

(6)

Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any emergency management activities; and performing other duties as described in the position job description.

(Ord. of 9-18-1990, § 5, eff. 9-18-1990)