§ 4-60. Emergency Management Council., Article XIII. Separate Agencies and Boards Not Assigned, Chapter 4. Administration of Government, Part I. Administrative Legislation, Code of Ordinances, West Windsor

Creation. In accordance with law, the Township is required to create a local Emergency Management Council to coordinate matters within the Township in case of an emergency.

Appointment; terms. There shall be a Township Emergency Management Council composed of 15 individuals, one of whom shall be the Emergency Management Coordinator (as defined below) and one of whom shall be a member of the Township Council. The members shall be appointed by the Mayor and shall hold office at the will and pleasure of the Mayor. Members may be nonresidents of the Township.

Powers. The Council shall assist the appropriate Township officials in establishing the various local volunteer agencies needed to meet the requirements of all local emergency management activities in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Governor. The Council is authorized to assist in supervising and coordinating the emergency management activities of the Township.

Coordination. The Mayor shall appoint for a term of three years from the residents of the Township a Township Emergency Management Coordinator. As a condition of appointment and continued appointment within said term, the Coordinator shall, at the time of appointment or within one year of the appointment, successfully complete the current approved courses required by law. The Coordinator shall be responsible for the planning, activating, coordinating and conduct of emergency management operations within the Township. The Coordinator shall be a member and serve as Chair of the Emergency Management Council. The Coordinator shall appoint a Deputy Township Emergency Coordinator, with the approval of the Mayor. Wherever possible, such Deputy shall be appointed from among the salaried officers or employees of the Township.