§ 8.34.030. Emergency management coordinator: Position created; appointment; powers and duties.

(a)

The position of emergency management coordinator is hereby created. The coordinator shall be appointed by the city manager in accordance with Article III, section 2.14.200 of the City of Reno Charter at a salary set by section 2.14.220 which is fixed by the city council; or whose duties at the discretion of the city manager shall be assigned to the assistant city manager or another city employee.

(b)

The coordinator is authorized and empowered with the authority to petition, acquire and accept funds from the United States Federal Government or any agency or office thereof, or from the State of Nevada, for emergency management purposes, as provided in the provisions of NRS 414.130.

(c)

The coordinator may:

(1)

Represent the city council and city manager at meetings pertaining to emergency management.

(2)

Request and receive cooperation of city officials in the preparation, implementation of and training on emergency management plans.

(d)

The coordinator shall annually submit a budget to the city manager. Except during an emergency, the administrator shall operate within that budget and comply with city purchasing procedures.

(Ord. No. 4145, § 1, 9-10-91)