Fulton Declaration of emergency ordinance (§ 34-3)

(a) The mayor shall have the right to declare an emergency to exist when, in the mayor's opinion, one or more of the following conditions exist:

(1) Imminent danger of destruction of life or property due to extraordinary conditions and/or natural disaster;

(2) Imminent danger of unusual or extreme weather conditions, making use of city streets or areas difficult or impossible;

(3) Imminent danger of civilian uprising or riot;

(4) Stoppage, loss, or serious disruption of city utility functions such that the safety of city residents or continuation of services is jeopardized;

(5) Imminent danger of health crises as declared by the federal government, state government, or local health department;

(6) Declaration of emergency issued by the federal and/or state government affecting the population, infrastructure, operations, or safety of the city.

(b) After declaration of emergency and public notification thereof to the extent practicable, the mayor shall have the right to exercise any or all of the following powers:

(1) The right to use employees of the city to assist in the preservation of life, limb, and property;

(2) The power to close streets and sidewalks to the use of the public;

(3) The power to close any city-owned buildings and other facilities to the use of the general public;

(4) The power to reassign all administrative and executive employees doing non-administrative work as non-administrative or non-exempt employees during the declared emergency;

(5) The power to postpone license and permit processing and deadlines;

(6) The power to waive penalties for city services and functions;

(7) The power to postpone or waive utility shut-offs;

(8) The power to amend work schedules for city staff, following the advice and consent of the director of administration;

(9) The power to establish immediate or delayed effective dates.

(c) The mayor shall notify city council of the planned enactments as soon as is practicable prior to the enactment taking effect in order to ensure the organization remains in clear communication at all times.