TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Tennille Decoste, Human Resources Director
THROUGH: Donald B. Cooper, City Manager
DATE: March 1, 2016
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ORDINANCE NO. 08-16 AMENDING CHAPTER 95 OF THE CITY’S CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE DIRECTOR OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (SECOND READING)
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Recommended Action:
Recommendation
Motion to Approve Ordinance No. 08-16 to amend Chapter 95 of the City's Code of Ordinances for the Director of Emergency Management and to approve job description as well.
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Background:
Chapter 252.38, Florida Statutes mandates that each municipal emergency management program have a director. The director must meet the minimum training and education qualifications established in a job description approved by the City Commission. Further pursuant to Chapter 252.38, the director shall be appointed by the City Commission or the chief administrative officer (City Manager) to serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
The attached job description should be read in conjunction with Ordinance 08-16, which amends Chapter 95 of the City’s Code of Ordinances to create an independent director of emergency management position. The director of emergency management performs his/her duties under the administrative direction of the Police Chief, the City Manager, and any Executive Policy Group implemented during emergencies.
City Attorney Review:
Approved as to form and legal sufficiency.