Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 2. ADMINISTRATION. |
Chapter 2-6. PUBLIC SAFETY AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT. |
Article 3. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT. |
§ 2-6-23. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DISASTER.
(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.