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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 02.04.090
 

Title 02 Council and Legislation

Chapter 02.04 Civil Emergencies

Section 02.04.090 Duties of Director of Emergency Management and Executive Head

The director of emergency management and the executive head shall be responsible for the following:

  1. To issue or request issuance of declarations of civil emergency pursuant to SMC 2.04.030.
     
  2. To issue emergency orders pursuant to SMC 2.04.040.
     
  3. To request that the governor proclaim a state of emergency or disaster when in the opinion of the mayor, the resources of the City, area or region are inadequate to cope with the emergency or disaster.
     
  4. Other duties as may be imminently necessary for the protection of life and property.

Date Passed: Monday, July 14, 2008

Effective Date: Saturday, August 16, 2008

ORD C34277 Section 9