§ 6-80. Purposes and legal authority.

(a)

The health, safety and welfare of the citizens and property of the county may be jeopardized during an emergency, disaster or the subsequent recovery period by the inability for the local governing authority to act expediently without regard to certain formalities.

(b)

The local governing authority of the county is authorized pursuant to O.C.G.A. §§ 38-3-27(b) and 38-3-28 to take actions necessary to provide for the health and safety of persons and property during periods of emergency or disaster, provided that such actions are not inconsistent with any orders, rules, or regulations promulgated by the governor or his delegatee.

(c)

The powers and functions exercised by the local governing authority necessary to conduct the business and affairs of the county during an emergency or disaster proclaimed as such by the appropriate state official may continue without regard to compliance with time consuming procedures and formalities pursuant O.C.G.A. § 38-3-54.

(d)

In accordance with O.C.G.A. §§ 36-10-4(c)(5) and 32-4-63(6), certain formalities concerning public works contracts may be waived when necessitated by emergency.

(e)

The county board of commissioners believes that it is desirable to have legislation in place authorizing the board to waive certain formalities and procedures as necessary in case of emergency, natural disaster or the subsequent recovery period.

(Ord. of 3-7-01)