§ 9.56.070. County sheriff—Emergency personnel and equipment powers.

Once a proclamation of emergency is issued and throughout the state of local emergency the sheriff is empowered to:

A.

Request the governor for all necessary assistance;

B.

Requisition necessary personnel or material of any county department or agency;

C.

Control and direct all county personnel and equipment;

D.

To require emergency services of any county 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 civil defense and disaster worker volunteers.

(Ord. 354 § 7, 1971).