§ 2-6-23. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DISASTER.  


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  • (A)

    If a local disaster is declared by the mayor under Texas Government Code Section 418.108 ( Declaration of Local Disaster ), the mayor may issue public orders and direct City employees to take action necessary to:

    (1)

    implement the emergency management program;

    (2)

    comply with this article and Texas Government Code Chapter 418 ( Emergency Management ); and

    (3)

    protect public health, safety, and welfare.

    (B)

    Council must consent to the continuation or renewal of a declaration of local disaster for a period of more than seven days.

Source: Ord. 20050804-047.