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(c) The coordinator shall designate individuals to whom emergency management duties may be delegated, subject to budget appropriations approved by the board of commissioners. (Ord. of 5 -7 -84, § 4; Ord. No. 1997 -19, 10- 20 -97) Sec. 22 -31. - Emergency powers and duties. The county emergency management coordinator, or his designee(s), during any period when the county has been struck by d+sasteran emergency may promulgate such regulations as he deems necessary to protect life and property and preserve critical resources after he has contacted and received approval from the county board of commissioners. Such regulations may include, but shall not be limited to the following: (1) Regulations prohibiting or restricting the movement of vehicles in order to facilitate the work of emergency management forces, or to facilitate the mass movement of persons from critical areas within the county. (2) Regulations pertaining to the movement of persons from areas deemed to be hazardous or vulnerable to disaster. (3) Such other regulations necessary to preserve public peace, health and safety. (4) Regulations promulgated in accordance with the authority of this section will be given widespread circulation through all avenues of the news media. (Ord. of 5 -7 -84, § 5; Ord. No. 1997 -19, 10- 20 -97) Sec. 22 -32. - Duties and responsibilities of the coordinator. The coordinator shall be responsible to the county board of commissioners in regard to all phases of the emergency services activity. The coordinator, or his designee(s), shall be responsible for the planning, coordination and operation of the emergency management activities in the county. The coordinator, or his designee(s), shall maintain liaison with the state and federal authorities and the authorities of nearby political subdivisions so as to ensure the most effective operation of the emergency management plans. The duties of the coordinator, or his designee(s), shall include, but not be limited to, the following: (1) Coordinating the recruitment of volunteer personnel and agencies to augment the personnel and facilities of the county for emergency management purposes. (2) Development and coordination of plans for the immediate use of all facilities, equipment, manpower and other resources of the county for the purpose of minimizing or preventing damage to persons and property; and protecting and restoring to usefulness governmental services and public utilities necessary for the public health, safety and welfare. (3) Negotiating and concluding agreements with owners or persons in control of buildings or other property for the use of such buildings or other property for emergency management purposes. (4) Through public informational programs, educating the populace as to actions necessary and required for the protection of their persons and property in case of enemy attack or disaster, either impending or present. (5) Conducting public practice alerts to ensure the efficient operation of the emergency management forces and to familiarize residents with regulations, procedures and operations. (6) Coordinating the activity of all other public and private agencies engaged in any emergency management activities. (Ord. of 5 -7 -84, § 6; Ord. No. 1997 -19, 10- 20 -97) Att�i3 number 1 \n G -3 Page 177