§ 3-1-503. DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY.

(a)

Declaration. If there is a threat or occurrence of an emergency, the County Executive may declare a state of emergency within the county by executive order.

(b)

Publication. An executive order declaring a local state of emergency shall be:

(1)

Promptly publicized; and

(2)

Filed with the Secretary to the County Council and the County Records Management Officer as established under Title 8 of this article.

(c)

Term. Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an executive order declaring a local state of emergency shall be effective for up to 7 days.

(d)

Continuation. If the threat or occurrence of an emergency appears likely to last more than 7 days, the County Council shall be called into emergency session before the end of the seventh day to consider a resolution that consents to the continuation of the state of emergency for such time as may be appropriate.

(Bill No. 14-07, § 1, 3-18-2007)