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***Note: Many local criminal codes can now be located under Chapter 10.60 SMC while others are now cited under the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which was incorporated into the municipal code in 2022. (See SMC 10.58.010). Code Enforcement, including Noise Control and Animal Regulations are located in Chapters 10.62 through 10.74.

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Title 02
Chapter 02.04
Section 02.04.020
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.04 Civil Emergencies

Section 02.04.020 Definitions

When used in this chapter, the following words, terms and phrases, and their derivations, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in chapter 38.52 RCW and this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

  1. “Civil emergency” means a riot, unlawful assembly, insurrection, enemy attack, sabotage, acts of terrorism or other hostile action; or a natural or human caused disaster, including, but not limited to, fire, flood, storm, explosion, earthquake, volcanic disturbance or other natural cause.
     
  2. “Executive head” means the person designated by the City in conformity with state law and this chapter as the head of the city government for emergency management and disaster preparedness purposes pursuant to chapter 38.52 RCW.

Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2008

Effective Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008

ORD C34277 Section 2