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In the event of disaster as herein provided, the director is hereby empowered:

A. To make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such disaster; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be approved by the Emergency Preparedness Council and confirmed by the City Council at the earliest practicable time;

B. To obtain vital supplies, equipment and such other properties found lacking and immediately needed for the protection of the life and property of the people, and bind the City for the fair value thereof, and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use;

C. To require emergency services of any city officer or employee, and to command the aid of as many citizens of this community as he thinks necessary in the execution of his duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered Emergency worker volunteers (as defined by Washington Administrative Code 118-30);

D. To requisition necessary personnel or material of any city department or agency;

E. To execute all of the special powers conferred by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred by statute, agreement approved by the Emergency Preparedness Council, or by any other lawful authority. (Ord. 1694 § 1 (part), 1992).