A. To request the Executive of Pierce County or in his/her absence, the Pro Tem, or in his/her absence, the Chair of the County Council to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a disaster and termination thereof, or to issue such proclamation if the Executive, the Pro Tem, and the Chair are not available, subject to confirmation by the Executive at the earliest practicable time;

B. To request the Executive of Pierce County or in his/her absence, the Pro Tem, or in his/her absence, the Chair of the County Council to request the Governor to proclaim a state of extreme emergency when, in the opinion of the Director, the resources of the area or region are inadequate to cope with the disaster, or to make such request to the Governor if the Executive, the Pro Tem, and the Chair, are not available, subject to confirmation by the Executive at the earliest practicable time;

C. Whenever practicable, to consult with the Council prior to any request for a declaration of emergency or disaster under A. or B. above, or notify the Council within 24 hours of making a declaration.

D. To organize, administer and operate the Department of Emergency Management for the accomplishment of the purposes of this Chapter, subject to the direction and control of the County Executive;

E. To develop mutual aid agreements to be executed by the County Executive or designee.

F. The Department of Emergency Management shall be the hazardous materials incident coordinating agency for Pierce County.