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§ 2-6-23 — EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DISASTER

Austin City Code (Supp. No. 174: codified through Ordinance No. 20260521-050, effective June 1, 2026) · Austin City Code § 2-6-23

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§ 2-6-23 - EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOR LOCAL DISASTER.

(A) If a local disaster is declared by the mayor under Texas Government Code Section 418.108 (Declaration of Local Disaster), the mayor may issue public orders and direct City employees to take action necessary to: (1) implement the emergency management program; (2) comply with this article and Texas Government Code Chapter 418 (Emergency Management); and (3) protect public health, safety, and welfare. (B) Council must consent to the continuation or renewal of a declaration of local disaster for a period of more than seven days.

Source: Ord. 20050804-047.