Sec. 11-2. Maintaining an emergency management program and creating the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
The City of Phoenix Emergency Management Program is hereinafter called the Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (OHSEM).
A. Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
1. OHSEM shall be under the supervision and control of the City Manager or designee.
2. OHSEM will manage the EOC, essential supporting offices and equipment necessary to coordinate and implement all aspects of emergency mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery functions.
3. OHSEM shall:
a. Perform any and all planning and coordination of emergency management functions during non-emergency periods required by Federal or State of Arizona laws, policies, programs and emergency plans.
b. Develop an effective Emergency Management Program and build readiness for coordinated operations in emergencies. (Ord. No. G-5695, 2012; Ord. No. G-5851, 2013)