§ 2-228. Duties of director.

The director of emergency management shall:

(1)

Plan, manage, and direct daily activities of emergency management department;

(2)

Develop and implement department policies and procedures;

(3)

Manage staff and resources to meet all hazard emergencies;

(4)

Assign tasks and projects; monitor and review work;

(5)

Evaluate employee work performance, approve salary increases, discipline/discharge, transfer and promote employees;

(6)

Hire personnel;

(7)

Conduct staff meetings;

(8)

Advise parish president and council on emergency preparedness. Attend and participate in council and other meetings as required and requested;

(9)

Coordinate department activities with state and federal agencies. Act as parish liaison to state and federal agencies regarding emergencies and disasters.

(10)

Write and update hurricane preparedness manual;

(11)

Educate and direct education of citizens on emergency preparedness;

(12)

Grant interviews with news media, prepare press releases and other informational materials in accordance with established parish policies;

(13)

Respond during emergency/disaster situations;

(14)

Attend civil service hearings, department-related meetings, parish directors' meetings, civic group meetings, and all others as required or directed;

(15)

Conduct investigations relative to department operations, employee conduct, or other matters as required;

(16)

Perform all other duties as required or directed.

(Code 1961, § 2-291; Ord. No. 16885, § 1, 4-30-86; Ord. No. 22630, § 3, 11-16-05; Ord. No. 24660, § 1, 1-15-14)