Cal. Government Code - GOV § 26620. Section 26620.
The office of county director of emergency services shall be held ex officio by the county sheriff.
ARTICLE 1.1. Sheriff as Ex Officio Director of Emergency Services [26620. - 26624.]
Cal. Government Code - GOV 1.1.
in effectCal. Government Code - GOV § 26621. Section 26621.
The county director of emergency services shall have the duties prescribed by state law and executive order, the California Disaster and Civil Defense Master Mutual Aid Agreement, mutual aid operational plans adopted pursuant thereto, and by county ordinances and resolutions.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 26622. Section 26622.
The provisions of this article shall become operative in any county only upon their adoption by a resolution passed by unanimous vote of the board of supervisors thereof at a regular meeting at which all members are present. Such resolution may be repealed by the board of supervisors at any time by a three-fifths vote.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 26623. Section 26623.
In the event the board of supervisors elects to require that the sheriff perform the additional services authorized by this article it shall have the authority and it shall be its duty to provide by proper appropriations for any additional personnel, equipment, supplies or expenses made necessary thereby.
Cal. Government Code - GOV § 26624. Section 26624.
In the event the board of supervisors elects to make the provisions of this chapter operative, it may provide for the payment to the county director of emergency services of such compensation as it may deem proper. The board of supervisors may elect to provide such compensation upon consolidation of such offices or at any time thereafter. Such compensation may be increased or reduced by action of the board of supervisors and is in addition to any other compensation provided by law.
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