§ 5.40.060. State of emergency declaration and powers

A.

The mayor, or in his absence, the vice mayor, or in their absence the director, is empowered to proclaim a state of emergency in Isleton when he finds that the circumstances described in section 5.40.030 exist. Any such emergency shall be subject to the ratification and review requirements of California Government Code section 8630.

B.

In the event of a duly proclaimed state of local emergency, the mayor, the vice mayor or the director shall have the power during the existence of such emergency conditions to:

1.

Issue any rules or regulations, including, but not limited to, the imposition of curfew, when essential to the immediate protection of life and property. Such rules or regulations shall be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the city council.

2.

Require the emergency services of any officer or employee of the city and to requisition the aid of as many citizens within the city as he deems necessary in the execution of his duties. Such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered emergency service volunteers.

3.

Order into service necessary property or material from any city department or agency, and in addition, requisition private property or material deemed by him necessary in carrying out his responsibilities, for which the city shall pay a reasonable value thereof.

4.

To execute all ordinary powers, all special powers conferred upon him by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto and to be responsible for and exercise emergency control over the city. To facilitate the exercise of such unified emergency control, all police powers vested in the city council by the constitution and general laws may be exercised by the mayor, the vice mayor or the director.

(Ord. No. 230)