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Ramsey County | Base Plan 27 •The whole county, including municipalities, persons, property, economy, infrastructure, and the environment. •Diverse population groups and individuals with DAFN, including those with service animals. •Individuals with household pets. •Encourage residents to participate in volunteer organizations and training courses. •Interface with state and federal elected delegations during incidents and on an ongoing basis regarding county emergency management capabilities and needs. •Officially act to establish emergency ordinances and policies as needed. •Approve emergency contracts and purchases in accordance with County, state, and federal rules. 3.4 Ramsey County Manager 3.4.1 ROLE The County Manager is the chief administrative official of the County; responsible, among many other things, for ensuring that public safety and welfare agencies and policies are in place. In most cases, the County Manager has delegated specific authorities to County department directors. The County Manager appoints or serves as the County Incident Manager for emergencies and disasters. 3.4.2 RESPONSIBILITIES •Approval of Ramsey County assets being sent to support other jurisdictions (Ramsey County Board Resolution 2005-349) beyond the scope of existing MOAs and/or MOUs •Plays an active role providing overall leadership and guidance for the development of a “culture of preparedness,” both within the county workforce and throughout the community •Assumes the lead for the administration in ensuring the county workforce is prepared for and capable of responding to incidents •Leads the County Policy Group •Recommends emergency declarations to the chair of the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners as necessary •Activates additional RCEOC sections as necessary •Maintains situational awareness of incidents within Ramsey County and informs the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners as necessary •Approves emergency purchase of supplies, equipment, and services up to $100,000 without formal competitive solicitations, in accordance with Ramsey County Emergency Purchasing Policy 3.3.2 (Administrative Policy Chapter 3, Sec. 3) and pursuant to Administrative Code Section 3.40.33b. •Activates the process to establish long-term recovery efforts