§ 8-6. Disaster and emergency powers of the director.

In the event of the proclamation of a "local emergency" as herein provided, or the proclamation of a "state of emergency" by the governor or the Secretary of the California Emergency Management Agency, or the existence of a "state of war emergency," the director is hereby empowered:

(a)

To make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life, the environment, and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the board of supervisors.

(b)

To obtain vital supplies, equipment and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life, the environment, and property and to bind the county for the fair value thereof and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use.

(c)

To require emergency services of any county officer or employee and, in the event of the proclamation of a "state of emergency" in the county or the existence of a "state of war emergency," to command the aid of as many citizens of the County of Butte as deemed necessary in the execution of his or her duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered disaster service workers.

(d)

To requisition necessary personnel or material of any county department or agency.

(e)

To execute all of his or her ordinary powers as chair of the board of supervisors, all of the special powers conferred upon him or her by this chapter or by resolution or emergency plan adopted pursuant to this chapter by the board of supervisors, all powers conferred upon him or her by any statute, by any agreement approved by the board of supervisors, and by any other lawful authority.

(Ord. No. 3296, § 1, 12-10-96; Ord. No. 4002, § 1, 4-7-09)