1. To issue or request issuance of declarations of civil emergency pursuant to VMC 2.12.030.

2. To issue emergency orders pursuant to VMC 2.12.040.

3. To request that the governor proclaim a state of emergency or disaster when in the opinion of the city manager, the resources of the city, area or region are inadequate to cope with the emergency or disaster.

4. To oversee preparation, implementation and periodic reviews and updates of the city's emergency management plan as required by law.

5. To promulgate the city's emergency management plan in conformity with law; provided that such shall designate a line of succession for city administrative officers in the event that the city manager and designate are unable to serve as manager of emergency services and executive head in time of emergency and shall describe the line of secession for the mayor, mayor pro tempore and council in conformity with the provisions of city charter and state law.

6. To direct coordination and cooperation between departments, divisions, services and staff in carrying out the provisions of the emergency management plan, and to resolve questions of authority and responsibility that may arise among them.

7. To act in coordination with the state and other governmental agencies to plan and implement joint jurisdictional planning and disaster services plans and mutual aid agreements.

8. To consult with the city attorney in planning and exercise of emergency powers. (Ord. M-3513 §1, 2000)