§ 8-5. Powers.

The city council and the director, in accordance with Chapter 44, Revised Statutes of Missouri, and supplements thereto, may:

(1)

Appropriate and expend funds, make contracts, obtain and distribute equipment, materials, and supplies for civil defense purposes; provide for health and safety of persons, including emergency assistance to victims of any 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 Emergency 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.

(Code 1974, § 6-5; Ord. No. 10770, § 1, 4-20-87)