Organization.
Milwaukee City Charter § 6-05
in effect6-05. Organization.
1. CREATED. To carry out the policies and purposes of this chapter, there is created the office of emergency management and homeland security under the executive direction and control of the mayor.
2. DIRECTOR. The director, who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the common council shall:
a. Have administrative control of the office of emergency management and homeland security.
b. Develop and promulgate emergency plans consistent with state and federal plans, direct the emergency management and homeland security program and perform such other duties related to emergency management and homeland security as are required by the common council.
c. Coordinate the city=s emergency management and homeland security preparedness, planning and exercises.
d. Direct participation in emergency management and homeland security programs and exercises ordered by the adjutant general of the Wisconsin department of military affairs.
e. Advise the county head of emergency management services on local emergency management programs and submit such reports as he or she requires.
Source: City of Milwaukee Legislative Reference Bureau, Milwaukee City Charter and Code of Ordinances (city.milwaukee.gov master PDFs)URL: https://city.milwaukee.gov/ImageLibrary/Groups/ccClerk/Ordinances/City-Charter/Master-Charter.pdf#page=42Fetched: 10/26/2026