Note—Ord. no. 4213-12 §1, adopted May 16, 2012, adopted
the emergency operations plan dated February, 2012. Same can be found
on file in the city offices.
[CC 1997 §8.1; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978; Ord. No.
2060-88 §§1—2, 3-16-1988]
A.
There
is hereby created within and for the territory of the City of Hazelwood,
a disaster planning and operations organization to be known as the
City of Hazelwood Emergency Management Agency, which is responsible
for the preparation and implementation of emergency functions required
to prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage due to disasters,
to include emergency management of resources and administration of
such economic controls as may be needed to provide for the welfare
of the people, and emergency activities (excluding functions for which
military forces are primarily responsible) in accordance with the
Missouri Civil Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo., 1969, and the Missouri
Disaster Operations Plan adopted thereunder.
B.
Neither
the City of Hazelwood, its elected officials, executive officer, nor
any officer or member of the office of emergency management shall
be liable for personal injury or property damage sustained by any
person appointed or acting as a volunteer worker or member of any
agency engaged in emergency management security. Neither shall the
City of Hazelwood, its elected officials, executive officer, nor any
officer or member of the office of emergency management be liable
for the death or injury of any person, or damage to property resulting
from such emergency management activities, unless allowed for by ordinance
of the City of Hazelwood.
[CC 1997 §8.2; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
The City Manager of the City of Hazelwood shall be the executive
officer of the City of Hazelwood.
[CC 1997 §8.3; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
This office shall consist of a Coordinator and other members
appointed by the executive officer, to conform to the State organization
and procedures for the conduct of emergency operations as outlined
in the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan.
[CC 1997 §8.4; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978; Ord. No.
2060-88 §§1—2, 3-16-1988]
The organization shall perform emergency management functions
within the territorial limits of the City of Hazelwood, and in accordance
with the City of Hazelwood's Emergency Operations Plan which is on
file in the City Clerk's office and made part of this Chapter by reference,
and may conduct these functions outside the territorial limits as
directed by the Governor or other agency having such authority during
the time of emergency pursuant to the provisions of the Missouri Civil
Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo., 1969.
[CC 1997 §8.5; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
A.
The Coordinator
will be appointed by the executive officer and shall serve at the
pleasure of the executive officer.
B.
The Coordinator
shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration
and operations of local disaster planning and operations, subject
to the direction and control of the Executive Officer or Governing
Body.
C.
The Coordinator
shall be responsible for maintaining records and accounting for the
use and disposal of all items of equipment placed under the jurisdiction
of the disaster planning and operations office.
[CC 1997 §8.6; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
A.
The executive
officer of the City of Hazelwood, in accordance with the Missouri
Civil Defense Act, Chapter 44, RSMo., 1969, may:
1.
Expend
funds and make contracts as authorized by the City Council; obtain
and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for civil defense
purposes; provide for the health and safety of persons, including
emergency assistance to victims of any enemy attack; provide for the
safety of property; and direct and coordinate the development of disaster
plans and programs in accordance with the policies and plans of the
Federal and State disaster and emergency planning.
2.
Appoint,
provide, or remove rescue teams, auxiliary fire and Police personnel
and other emergency operations teams, units or personnel who may serve
without compensation.
3.
In the
event of enemy attack, waive the provisions of Statutes requiring
advertisements for bids for the performance of public work or entering
into contracts.
4.
With
the approval of the Governor and City Council, and consistent with
the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan, enter into mutual-aid agreements
with other public and private agencies within and without the State
for reciprocal emergency aid.
5.
Accept
services, materials, equipment, supplies or funds granted or loaned
by the Federal Government for disaster planning and operations purposes.
[CC 1997 §8.7; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in
the City of Hazelwood Emergency Management Agency who advocates or
has advocated a change by force or violence in this constitutional
form of the government of the United States or this State or this
City or the overthrow of any government in the United States by force
or violence, or has been convicted of or is under indictment or information
charging any subversive act against the United States. Each person
who is appointed to serve in the City of Hazelwood Emergency Management
Agency shall, before entering upon his duties, take an oath, in writing,
before a person authorized to administer oaths in this State, which
oath shall be substantially as follows:
"I, ____________________________ , do solemnly swear, or affirm,
that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States,
the Constitution of the State of Missouri, and the Charter and ordinances
of the City of Hazelwood, against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same, that I take
this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose
of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties
upon which I am about to enter. And I do further swear, or affirm,
that I do not advocate, nor am I a member of any political party or
organization that advocates the overthrow of the government of the
United States or this State, or City, by force or violence; and that
during such a time as I am a member of the City of Hazelwood Emergency
Management Agency, I will not advocate or become a member of any political
party or organization that advocates the overthrow of the government
of the United States or of this State or City by force or violence."
[CC 1997 §8.8; Ord. No. 1263-78, 2-1-1978]
The City Manager is authorized to designate space in any City
owned or leased building for the City of Hazelwood Emergency Management
Agency.
