2.78.040 DIRECTOR—ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES.

In the event of the proclamation of a local emergency as provided in this chapter, as the proclamation of a state of emergency by the governor or the director of the State Office of Emergency Services, or the existence of a state of war emergency, the director is empowered:

(a) To make and issue rules and regulations on matters reasonably related to the protection of life and property as affected by such emergency; provided, however, such rules and regulations must be confirmed at the earliest practicable time by the City Council;

(b) To obtain vital supplies, equipment, and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life and property, and bind the City for the fair value thereof, and if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use;

(c) To require emergency service of any city officer or employee, and, in the event of a proclamation of a state of emergency by the governor in the county in which this city is located or the existence of a state of war emergency, to command the aid of as many citizens of the community as he or she determines are necessary in the execution of his or her duties; such persons shall be entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by State law for registered and disaster service workers;

(d) To requisition necessary personnel or material of any city department or agency;

(e) To execute all of his or her ordinary powers as city manager, all of the special powers conferred upon him or her by this chapter or by resolution adopted pursuant thereto, all powers conferred upon him or her by any statute, agreement approved by the City Council, or by any other lawful authority, and in conformity with Section 38791 of the Government Code, to exercise complete authority over the City and to exercise all police power vested in the City by the constitution and general laws.