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B. Responsibilities and Authorities serious impairment to the health and safety of any person, or a situation which has resulted in or is likely to result in catastrophic loss to property, and for which traditional sources of relief and assistance within the affected area are unable to repair or prevent the injury or loss. Subdivis_on 3. "Emergency" means an unforeseen combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action to prevent from developing or occurring. 4ubdivision 4. "Emergency Management Forces" means the total personnel resources engaged in county- level/city-level emergency management functions in accordance with the provisions of this resolution or any rule or order thereunder. This includes personnel from County (City) departments, authorized volunteers, and private organizations and agencies. Subdivision 5. "Emergency Management Organization" means the staff element responsible for coordinating county- level/city-level planning and preparation for disaster response. This organization provides County (City) liaison and coordination with federal, state and local jurisdictions relative to disaster preparedness activities and assures implementation of federal and state program requirements. Section 3. Establishment of an Emergency Management Organization Subdivison 1. There is hereby created with the County (City) government an emergency management organization which shall be under the supervision and control of the County (City) Emergency Management Director, hereinafter called the "director ". The director shall be appointed by the Board of County Commissioners (City Council) for an indefinite term and may be removed by them at any time. The director shall serve at a salary determined by the Board of Commissioners (City Council) and shall be paid his/her necessary expenses. The director shall have direct responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the emergency preparedness organization, subject to the direction and control of the Board of County Commissioners (City Council). Section 4. Powers and Duties of the Director Subdivision 1. The director, with the consent of the Board (Council), shall represent the County (City) on any regional or state conference for emergency management. The director shall develop proposed mutual aid agreements with other political subdivisions of the state for reciprocal emergency management aid and assistance in an emergency too great to be dealt with unassisted, and shall present such agreements to the Board (Council) for its action. Such arrangements shall be consistent with the State Emergency Plan. Subdivision 2. The director shall make studies and surveys of the manpower, Minnesota Emergency Management Director's Handbook March 6, 1996 Page 87 ESTABLISH AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION POWERS AND DUTIES OF THE DIRECTOR B -1 -6