§ 20-3. Definitions G through Z.

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning:

GOVERNOR

The Governor of the State of Michigan.

INCIDENT COMMANDER

The individual responsible for on-scene management of the response to an event, emergency, or disaster.

INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM

The National Fire Academy-approved system forming a combination of facilities, equipment, personnel, procedures and communications operating within a common organizational structure, with responsibility for the management of assigned resources to effectively accomplish stated objectives pertaining to an event. City departments will operate within the incident command system during any event.

MAYOR

The chief elected official of the City of Port Huron, as defined and described in the City Charter.

MUNICIPAL SECURITY TEAM

The City Manager as team leader, the City's Attorney, Director of Public Safety, Director of Public Works, Planning Director, Director of Information Technology, Director of Finance, Emergency Management Liaison, and Emergency Management Coordinator. The municipal security team is convened in response to an event or threat of an event to mitigate the consequences of an event or threat of an event when necessary and to strategically plan when multiple departments and agencies are needed in response to actions that can affect the City. The Municipal Security Team oversees the Emergency Services Operations Group.

NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS)

Developed by the Secretary of Homeland Security, the NIMS was developed to provide a system that would help emergency managers and responders from different jurisdictions and disciplines work together more effectively to handle emergencies and disasters. The NIMS provides a set of standardized organizational structures such as the incident command system and standardized processes, procedures, and systems. These processes and procedures are designed to improve interoperability among jurisdictions and disciplines in various areas - command and management, resource management, training, communications.

STATE OF EMERGENCY

A declaration or proclamation by the Mayor pursuant to the Act and this chapter which activates the emergency response and recovery aspects of the City of Port Huron support emergency operations plan, authorizes the deployment and use of any municipal forces and resources to which the plan applies, and authorizes additional actions described in this chapter. Such declaration or proclamation may be made if an emergency is beyond the control of the City's public and private resources. The Mayor may request the County Executive to declare a state of disaster or state of emergency as defined by, and utilizing the procedures set forth in, the Act.

SUPPORT DEPARTMENTS, OFFICES, COMMISSIONS, AND VOLUNTEER GROUPS

Any City department, office, or commission, or any volunteer group, empowered through the City to be available for any event at the request of the Emergency Management Coordinator or liaison. The support departments, offices, commissions, and volunteer groups support the lead department and the Emergency Management Coordinator or liaison in bringing the City back to pre-event conditions.

SUPPORT EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PLAN

The plan developed by the county with the City which will become part of and shall be compatible with the county emergency operations plan.

UNIFIED COMMAND SYSTEM

A structure that brings together the incident commanders of all major departments and organizations involved in responding to an event, emergency, or disaster. The unified command system is designed to coordinate an effective response while at the same time allowing individual departments and organizations to carry out their own responsibilities.

VITAL RECORDS

Those records that contain information needed for the continuity of government functions. All departments and offices of the City will develop and implement a vital records protection system through their department and office directors.

3-25-2013 by Ord. No. 1348