Boonville Powers of mayor and director ordinance (§ 6.5-5)

The mayor of the City of Boonville and the director, in accordance with Chapter 44, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1969, may, with approval of the city council:

(1) Expend funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materials and supplies for emergency preparedness purposes, provide for the health and safety of persons, including emergency assistance to victims of an enemy attack; the safety of property, and direct and coordinate the development of disaster plans and programs in accordance with the policies and plans of the federal and state disaster and emergency planning;

(2) Appoint, provide or remove rescue teams, auxiliary fire and police personnel and other emergency operations teams, units or personnel who may serve without compensation;

(3) In the event of enemy attack, waive the provisions of statutes requiring advertisements for bids for the performance of public work or entering into contracts;

(4) With the approval of the governor and consistent with the Missouri Disaster Operations Plan, enter into mutual aid agreements with other public and private agencies within and without the state for reciprocal emergency aid;

(5) Accept services, materials, equipment, supplies or funds granted or loaned by the federal government for disaster planning and operations purposes;

(6) Enter into agreements with other public or private entities to provide for the joint operation and funding of the emergency management agency.