§ 2.56.025. Duties and responsibilities of Emergency Management Coordinator.

The Emergency Management Coordinator shall:

(a)

Be the staff assistant to the Mayor with the duty of coordinating the emergency management programs.

(b)

Direct responsibility for organization, administration, training and operation of the EMA/ESDA, subject to the direction and control of the Mayor.

(c)

Be responsible for the coordination of all emergency management programs within the jurisdiction and with private organizations, other political subdivisions, the State and Federal Government in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act (20 ILCS 3305).

(d)

Coordinate emergency service functions with respect to mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery which may be necessary for or proper to prevent, minimize, repair and alleviate injury and damage resulting from any natural or technological causes.

(e)

Prepare and keep current an Emergency Operations Plan in accordance with current State guidelines.

(f)

Perform disaster training exercises in accordance with current State guidelines.

(g)

Implement new or revised procedures as required in accordance with Federal Emergency Management Agency and Illinois Emergency Management Agency guidelines.

(h)

Appear before civic organizations and groups giving illustrated talks to explain the emergency services and disaster program.

(i)

Prepare progress and financial reports for submission to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency, and local government bodies as may be required.

(j)

Recruit, organize, instruct and supervise volunteer emergency services and disaster personnel.

(k)

The Coordinator shall supervise the issuance, return and maintenance of local emergency services and disaster equipment used by emergency personnel; inspect equipment periodically to ensure a state of readiness in the event of an emergency.

(l)

Prepare and distribute to all appropriate officials in written form a clear and complete statement of emergency responsibilities of all local departments and officials and of the disaster chain of command.

(m)

Develop or cause to be developed mutual aid agreements with other political subdivisions within the State.

(n)

Attend training seminars and programs to remain current and certified in the field of emergency management.

(o)

Assist the City Administrator and Fire Chief with annual budget preparation.

(p)

Perform other duties as required or assigned.

(Ord. No. 2009-6-15-B, § I, 6-15-2009)