§ 2-376. Same—Coordinator.

(a)

Appointment and reporting. Pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 44-146.19, the Mayor, as the Director of Emergency Management, shall appoint the Coordinator of Emergency Management with the consent of the City Council. The Coordinator shall report to the Mayor or, if and when so directed by the Mayor, to the Chief Administrative Officer.

(b)

General powers and duties. The Coordinator shall have general management and control of the office and its units. The Coordinator shall appoint and remove all officers and employees of the office subject to applicable personnel policies established by ordinance, and shall have the power to make rules and regulations consistent with the City Charter and City ordinances for the conduct of the functions of the Office.

(c)

Emergency powers and duties. The Coordinator shall have those powers afforded to and perform those duties imposed upon local coordinators of emergency management by the Commonwealth of Virginia Emergency Services and Disaster Law of 2000, Code of Virginia, § 44-146.13 et seq., and shall assist the Mayor in exercising those powers afforded to and performing those duties imposed upon local directors of emergency management by such law.

(Code 2004, § 2-395; Ord. No. 2010-24-32, § 2, 2-22-2010)

(Code 2004, § 2-395; Ord. No. 2010-24-32, § 2, 2-22-2010)