§ 14-64. Proclamation and termination.

(a)

The mayor, after finding that a public disorder, disaster or riot exists within the city or any part thereof which affects life, health, property or the public peace, may proclaim a state of emergency in the area affected.

(b)

The proclamation of a state of emergency and other proclamations issued pursuant to this article shall be in writing and shall be signed by the mayor. It shall be filed with the city clerk.

(c)

The mayor shall give as much public notice as practical through the news media of the insurance of proclamations pursuant to this article.

(d)

The state of emergency shall cease to exist upon the issuance of a proclamation of the mayor declaring its termination; provided that the mayor shall terminate said proclamation when order has been restored in the area affected.

(Code 1966, § 12-11; Code 1982, § 8-17; Ord. No. 1315, § 3, 9-29-1969)