[Ord. No. 83 §1, 6-13-1973]
There is hereby created within and for the territory of the
City of Lake Ozark, Missouri, a Disaster Planning and Operations Organization
to be known as the City of Lake Ozark Disaster Planning and Operations
Office 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, Revised
Statutes of Missouri, 1969, and the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan
adopted thereunder.
[Ord. No. 83 §2, 6-13-1973]
This Office shall consist of a coordinator and other members
appointed by the Mayor to conform to the State Organization and procedures
for the conduct of emergency operations as outlined in the Missouri
Disaster Operations Plan.
[Ord. No. 83 §3, 6-13-1973]
The Organization shall perform civil defense functions within
the territorial limits of the City of Lake Ozark, Missouri, and may
conduct these functions outside the territorial limits as directed
by the Governor during a time of emergency pursuant to the provisions
of the Missouri Civil Defense Act, Chapter 44, Revised Statutes of
Missouri, 1969.
[Ord. No. 83 §4, 6-13-1973]
A.
The Coordinator
will be appointed by the Mayor and shall serve during the pleasure
of the Mayor.
B.
The Coordinator
shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration
and operations of local disaster planning and operations.
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.
[Ord. No. 83 §5, 6-13-1973]
A.
The Mayor
with the advice and consent of the Board of Aldermen of the City of
Lake Ozark, Missouri, and the Coordinator in accordance with the Missouri
Civil Defense Act, Chapter 44, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1969,
may:
1.
Appropriate
and expend funds, make contracts, 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 an enemy attack, 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 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.
[Ord. No. 83 §6, 6-13-1973]
No person shall be employed or associated in any capacity in
any organization established under this Act who advocates or has advocated
a change by force or violence in the constitutional form of the Government
of the United States or in this State 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
an organization for civil defense shall, before entering upon his/her
duties take an oath in writing, before a person authorized to administer
oaths in this State, which oath shall be substantially as follows:
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"I _________________ do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will
support and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution
of the State of Missouri, 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, or am I a member of any political party or
organization that advocates the overthrow of the Government of the
United States or of this State by force or violence; and that during
such a time as I am a member of this City of Lake Ozark Disaster Planning
and Operations Office, I will not advocate nor become a member of
any political party or organization that advocates the overthrow of
the Government of the United States or of this State by force or violence".
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[Ord. No. 83 §7, 6-13-1973]
The Mayor is authorized to designate space in any building owned
or leased by the City of the Lake Ozark for the City of Lake Ozark
Disaster Planning and Operations Office.
