Emergency Services Administrator powers and duties.
Riverside Municipal Code § 9.20.120
in effect9.20.120 - Emergency Services Administrator powers and duties.
The Emergency Services Administrator shall, prior to the existence of a "state of war emergency", a "state of emergency" or a "local emergency":
(1) Coordinate all City activities as it relates to emergency preparedness, mitigation, prevention, response and recovery;
(2) Develop and coordinate basic disaster planning for the City; to provide for the use of all governmental entities; resources and equipment; all commercial and industrial resources; and all such special groups, bodies and organizations as may needed to support disaster operations;
(3) Prepare and maintain the basic emergency plans for the City and submit such plans to the Director of Emergency Services;
(4) Develop and coordinate such disaster training programs and exercises as may be required;
(5) Develop and coordinate a public information program designed for basic self-protection;
(6) Coordinate planning and training with other City, County, State, Federal, military and other disaster relief organizations;
(7) Represent the City in all dealings with public and private agencies pertaining to emergency planning;
(8) Recommend to the Director of Emergency Services for referral to the City Disaster Council matters for consideration within the purview of the Council's responsibilities;
(9) Recommend to the Director of Emergency Services matters of policy for consideration by the City Council insofar as they relate to disasters;
(10) Serve as staff advisor to the Director of Emergency Services on matters related to emergency preparedness, mitigation, prevention, response and recovery.
(Ord. 7362 § 2, 2017; Ord. 7115 § 1, 2011; Ord. 6354 § 1, 1997; Ord. 5503 § 1, 1987; Ord. 3948 § 1 (part), 1972)
Source: City of Riverside, California, Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/ca/riverside/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_TIT9PESAMO_CH9.20EMMADI_9.20.120EMSEADPODUFetched: 11/1/2026