Chapter 3.50
DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE
Sections:
3.50.030 Organization and procedure.
3.50.040 Duties and responsibilities.
3.50.010 Establishment.
There is hereby created a Disaster Preparedness Committee for Syracuse City to act as an advisory committee to the Mayor and City Council regarding preparation efforts and volunteer coordination related to larger scale natural disasters and other similar emergency events that will involve the participation of City residents and businesses. [Ord. 23-15 Exh. A; Ord. 15-13 § 1 (Exh. A).]
3.50.020 Members.
(A) Number. The Committee shall be comprised of nine members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of the City Council. All members shall be residents of Syracuse City.
(B) Term. The members shall be appointed to staggered terms of three years; provided, that members may be appointed to terms shorter than three years when necessary to provide for staggered terms. These terms are renewable.
(C) Compensation. Committee members shall receive no compensation for their services, but may be reimbursed for reasonable expenses incurred in the performance of their duties. [Ord. 23-15 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 22-21 § 1 (Exh. A); Ord. 15-13 § 1 (Exh. A).]
3.50.030 Organization and procedure.
(A) Chairperson. The members of the Disaster Preparedness Committee shall appoint one of the members as Chairperson. The Chairperson shall serve for a term of one year, which term may be renewed. The Chairperson shall oversee the proceedings and activities of the Committee.
(B) Designated Public Information Specialist. The members of the Disaster Preparedness Committee shall appoint one member of the Committee to be the designated Public Information Specialist. This appointment is subject to the minimum requirements as determined by the Committee.
(C) Rules. The Committee may adopt reasonable rules and regulations in accordance with this chapter for governing the conduct of its business. Any such rules or bylaws shall be reviewed and adopted by resolution of the City Council.
(D) Meetings. The Committee may hold meetings at such times as the Committee determines are necessary and as properly called with notice given to each Committee member.
(E) Advisor. The City Council shall appoint the Mayor and/or a Council member to serve as an advisor of the Board. The advisor shall attend the meetings of the Board and serve only to advise and act as a liaison to the City Council regarding the Board with no power to vote thereon. [Ord. 23-15 Exh. A; Ord. 15-13 § 1 (Exh. A).]
3.50.040 Duties and responsibilities.
(A) Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on measures that the City can take to better prepare for natural disasters and other similar emergencies.
(B) Communicate and coordinate with City emergency management personnel on emergency response plans, and protocol involving volunteers.
(C) Develop and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on public education and awareness programs for better disaster preparedness of the City and its residents. [Ord. 23-15 Exh. A; Ord. 15-13 § 1 (Exh. A).]