Fulton Executive officers' authority ordinance (§ 34-32)

The mayor and the director of the organization established by this article, in accordance with RSMo 44.080(2) and 44.090, may:

(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, and for 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 an 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 state disaster operations plan, enter into mutual aid agreements with other public and private agencies within and without the state for reciprocal aid.

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