A.
There shall be a Local Emergency Management Council composed of 15
members appointed by the Township Manager. Each member shall hold
office at the will and pleasure of the Township Manager. In addition,
the Township Manager shall appoint a Municipal Emergency Management
Coordinator from among the residents of the Township who shall serve
for a term of three years. The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator
shall be a member and shall serve as Chairman of the Local Emergency
Management Council.
B.
The Local Emergency Management Council shall assist the Township
in establishing the various local volunteer agencies needed to meet
the requirements of all local emergency management activities in accordance
with rules and regulations established by the Governor pursuant to
general law. The Local Emergency Management Council is authorized,
within limits of appropriation, to establish an adequate organization
to assist in supervising and coordinating the emergency management
activities of the Township.
C.
The Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall be responsible
for the planning, activating, coordinating and the conduct of the
emergency management operations within the Township.
D.
Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator shall appoint a Deputy
Municipal Emergency Management Coordinator with the approval of the
Township Manager. Whenever possible, such Deputy shall be appointed
from among the salaried officers or employees of the Township. Additional
Deputies and support staff may be appointed as needed with the approval
of the Township Manager. Deputy Municipal Emergency Management Coordinators
need not be residents of the Township.
E.
The Emergency Management Coordinator, deputies and support staff
may be paid an annual stipend established by ordinance.
F.
In the absence of the Coordinator, the next Deputy Coordinator in
line shall, as determined by the Coordinator, assume the duties and
responsibilities of the Coordinator.
