seconded by Commissioner Lich, and unanimously approved by the Court.
/s/ Gordon S. Morriss
County Judge, Kerr County
/t/ Gordon S. Morriss
ATTEST:
/s/ Patricia Dye
County Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners' Court of
Kerr County, Texas
Patricia Dye
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KERB COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDER N0. 15130
BY THE COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KERB COUNTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM OF COMPREHENSIVE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHICH INCLUDES THE MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE AND RECOVERY
PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: ACKNOWLEDGING THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR,
AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR: AND PROVIDING THE DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE OFFICES: IDENTIFYING AN OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION: GRANTING
NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH ALL PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHICH THREATEN LIFE AND
PROPERTY IN THE COUNTY OF KERR: AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF
WORK BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER COUNTIES OR CITIES FOR RELATED PURPOSES: PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED
WARNING AND ALL-CLEAR SIGNALS AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR, PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT TO
EXCEED $1,000 OR CONFINEMENT IN JAIL FOR A TERM NOT TO EXCEED 180 DAYS.
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court of the County of Kerr finds that the identification of
potential hazards and the prevention of mitigation of their effects must be an on-going
concern of the County of the lives and property of the populace are to be protected; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court hereby declares that the preparation of a plan, and the means
for its implementation, for the protection of lives and property in the County of Kerr from
natural or man-caused disasters or threat thereof is immediately essential; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court further finds that in times of disasters which may imperil
the safety of the inhabitants of the County, or their property, it becomes necessary to
effectuate and place into operation the preconceived plans and preparations with a minimum of
delay; and
WHEREAS, the Commissioners Court finds, therefore, that the preparation, adoption, and
implementation of such plans are now imperative; BE IT ORDERED, ADJUDGED AND DECREED BY THE
COMMISSIONERS COURT OF KERR COUNTY, TEXAS:
Section 1. There exists the office of Emergency Management Director of the County of
Kerr, which shall be held by the County Judge in accordance with state law.
(A) An Emergency Management Coordinator may be appointed by and serve at the pleasure
of the Director;
(B) The Director shall be responsible for conducting a program of comprehensive emergency
management within the County and for carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth
in Section 4 of this order. He may delegate authority for execution of these duties to the
Coordinator, but ultimate responsibility for such execution shall remain with the Director.
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2/1 Section 2. The powers and duties of the Director shall include an on-going survey of
actual or potential major hazards which threaten life and property within the County, and an
on-going program of identifying and requiring or recommending the implementation of measures !
which would tend to prevent the occurrence or reduce the impact of such hazards if a disaster
did occur. As a part of his responsibility in hazard mitigation, the Director shall supervise'
the development or an emergency management plan for Kerr County, and shall recommend that plan
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for adoption by the Commissioners Court along with any and all mutual aid plans and agreement$,~
which are deemed essential for implementation of such emergency management plan. The powers
of the Director shall include the authority to declare a state of disaster, but such action
may be subject to confirmation by the Commissioners Court at its next meeting. The duties
of the Director shall also include the causing of a survey of the availability of existing
personnel, equipment, supplies and services which could be used during a disaster, as pro-
vided for herein as well as a continuing study of the need for amendments and improvements
in the emergency management plan.
Section 3. The County Judge is hereby authorized to join with the mayors of the Cities
in Kerr County in the formation of an Emergency Management Council for the County of Kerr
and shall have the authority to cooperate in the preparation of a joint emergency management
plan and in the appointment of a joint Emergency Panagement Coordinator, as well as all powers
necessary to participate in a county-wide program of emergency management insofar as said
program may effect Kerr County.
Section 4. The duties and responsibilities of the Emergency Management Director shall
include the following:
(A) The direction and control of the actual disaster operations of the Kerr County
Emergency Management organization as well as the training of Emergency Management personnel.
(B) The determination of all questions of authority and responsibility that may arise
within the Emergency Management organization of the County.
(C) The maintenance of necessary liaison with other county, municipal, district, state,
regional, federal, or other Emergency Management organizations.
(D) The marshaling, after declaration of a disaster as provided for above, of all
necessary personnel, equipment or supplies from any department of Kerr County to aid in the
carrying out of the provisions of the emergency management plan.
(E) The issuance of all necessary proclamations as to the existence of a disaster and
the immediate operational effectivemess of Kerr County Emergency Management Plan.
(F) The issuance of reasonable rules, regulations or directives which are necessary for,
the protection of life and property in Kerr County. Such rules and regulations shall be filed
in the office of the County Clerk, and shall receive widespread publicity unless publicity
would be of aid and comfort to 'the enemy.
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(G) The supervision of the drafting and execution of mutual aid agreements, in coopera- 2/1
tion with the representatives of the State and of other local political subdivisions of the
state, and the drafting and execution, if deemed desirable, of an agreement with the cities
located in Kerr County for the county-wide coordination of Emergency Management efforts.
(H) The supervision of and final authorization for the procurement of all necessary
supplies and equipment, including acceptance of private contributions which may be offered for
the purpose of improving Emergency Management within the County.
(I) The authorizing of agreements, after approval by the County Attorney for use of
private property for public shelter and other purposes.
Section 5. The operational emergency management organization Kerr County shall consist
of the officers and employees of the County so designated by the Director in the Emergency
Management Plan, as well as organized volunteer groups. The functions and duties of this
organization shall be distributed among such officers and employees in accordance with the
terms of the Emergency Management Plan. Such plan shall set forth the form of 'the organization,
establish and designate divisions and functions, assign tasks, duties and powers, and desig- .:
nate officers and em to ees to carr out the rovisions of this order. Insofar as
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the form of organization, titles, and terminology shall conform to the recommendations of
the State Division of Emergency Management of the State and of the Federal Government.
Section 6. Any unauthorized person who shall operate a siren or other device so as to
simulate a warning signal, or the termination of a warning, shall be deemed guilty of a
violation of this order and shall be subject to the penalties imposed by this order.
Section 7. At all times when the orders, rules, and regulations made a promulgated
pursuant to this order shall be in effect, they shall supersede and over-ride all existing
orders, rules, and regulations insofar as the latter may be inconsistent therewith.
Section 8. This order shall not be construed so as to conflict with any State or Federal
statute or with any military or naval order, rule, or regulation. !,
Section 9. This order is an exercise by the County of its governmental functions for
the protection of the public peace, health, and safety and neither Kerr County, the agents
and representatives of said County, or individual, receiver, firm partnership, corporation,
association, or trustee, or any of the agents thereof, in good faith carrying out, complying I
with or attempting to comply with, any order, rule or regulation promulgated pursuant to the '
provisions df this order shall be liable for any damage sustained to persons as the result
of said activity. Any person owning or controlling real estate or other premises who volun- i~l
tarily and without compensation grants to the County of Kerr a license of privilege, or other-,
wise permits the County to inspect, designate and use the whole or any part or parts of such
real estate or premises for the purpose of sheltering persons during an actual, impending
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civilly liable for the death of, or injury to, any person on or about such real estate or
premises under such license, privilege or other permission or for loss of, or damage to, the
property of such person.
Section 10. No person shall have the right to expend any public funds of the County
', in carrying out any Emergency Management activity authorized by this order without prior
approval by the Commissioners Court, nor shall any person have any right to bind the County
by contract, agreement or otherwise without prior and specific approval of the Commissioners
Court. ~~
Section 11. It shall be unlawful for any person willfully to obstruct, hinder, or
delay any member of the Emergency Management organization in the enforcement of any rule or
regulation issued pursuant to this order, or to do any act forbidden by rule or regulation
issued pursuant to the authority contained in this order. It shall likewise be unlawful for
any person to wear, carry or display any emblem, insignia or any other means of identification
as a member of the Emergency Management organization of the County of Kerr, unless authority
to do so has been granted to such person by the proper officials. Convictions for violations,
of the provisions of this order shall be punishable by fine not to exceed $1,000 (one thousand
dollars) or confinement in jail for a term not to exceed 180 days.
Section 12. Each employee or any individual that is assigned a function or responsibility's
shall solemnly swear or affirm to support and defend the Constitution of the United States,
laws of the State of Texas and the orders of the County of Kerr.
Section 13. If any portion of this order shall, for any reason, be declared invalid,
such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions thereof.
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Section 14.
All orders, parts of orders, or resolutions in conflict herewith are
expressly repealed.
Motion made by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Lich and unanimously
approved by the Court.
READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this the 8th day of August, 1983.
/s/ Gordon 5. MORRISS
County of KERB, County Judge
Kerr County, Texas
/t/ Gordon S. Morriss
/s/ Fred Holland
/t/ Fred Holland, Commissioner,
Precinct One
/s/ Edward D. Higgins
/t/ Edward D. Higgins, Commissioner,
Precinct Two
/s/ Victor Lich
/t/ Victor Lich, Commissioner,
Precinct Three
/s/ Billy Joe Guthrie, Jr.
/t/ Billy Joe Guthrie, Jr., Commissi
Precinct Four
ATTEST: /s/ Patricia Dye
/t/ Patricia Dye
County Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners' Court of
Kerr County, Texas
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KERR COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS' COURT ORDER N0. 15131
ORDER BY THE COUNTY OF KERR, TEXAS DESCRIBING THE FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND POWERS OF SHELTER
MANAGERS DURING NATIONAL EMERGENCIES AND PROVIDING A PENALTY
BE IT ORDERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS' COURT OF THE COUNTY OF KERR, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. In case of national emergency, Public Shelter Managers duly appointed by the Emer-'
gency Management Coordinator shall open public shelters, take charge of all stocks of food, ~
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water, and other supplies stored in said shelter, admit the public according to the County's
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shelter use plan and take whatever control measures are necessary for the protection and
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safety of the occupants. ;.
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SECTION 2.
Shelter Managers are authorized to use reasonable restraint against those who
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refuse to cooperate with the routine of shelter living under emergency conditions. Refusal
to carry out the orders of the Shelter Manager and his appointed staff shall be deemed a mis-
demeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $200.00.
On motion by Commissioner Holland, seconded by Commissioner Lich, the foregoing is unanimously
passed and approved this the 8th day of August, 1983.
/s/ Gordon S. Morriss
County Judge, Kerr County
/t/ Gordon S. Morriss
ATTEST: /s/ Patricia Dye
/t/ Patricia Dye
County Clerk & Ex-Officio Clerk
of the Commissioners' Court of
Kerr County, Texas
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N0. 15132 ORDER AUTHORIZING COUNTY JUDGE GORDON S. MORRISS TO SIGN JOINT OFFICIAL SIGNATURE
CARD - IN REGARD TO THE APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF DALLAS FOR THE
HOLDING OF SECURITIES IN JOINT SAFEKEEPING
On this the 8th day of August 1983, upon motion made by Commissioner Lich, seconded by
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Commissioner Guthrie, the Court unanimously approved that County Judge Gordon S. Morriss be
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