Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2010

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8.3.3 WORK PROGRAMMESAn annual work programme is developed to support the objectives of this Plan. The work programme isdeveloped in consultation with CEG and is approved by the CDEM Group at the December/February meetings.The Emergency Management Officers employed by the local authority members will cooperate on the delivery ofthe annual work programmes.8.3.4 DELEGATED AUTHORITIES, FUNCTIONS AND POWERSAlthough the CDEM Group retains the responsibility for CDEM in the region there are a number of authorities,functions and powers that need to be delegated (CDEM Act (2002) (s18, 25-27)) to persons and/or positions as keyappointments. Key appointments are listed at the front of this plan.DECLARATIONSIn accordance with section 25(1) of the Act, the CDEM Group appoints a Chairperson of the CDEM Group as theperson authorised to declare a state of local emergency for the CDEM Group’s area. In their absence the DeputyChairperson or any other available member of the Northland CDEM Group can declare.In accordance with section 25(2) the persons authorised to declare a state of local emergency are identified insection 5.8 as being:the Mayor of the territorial authority affectedor an elected member of that territorial authority designated to act on behalf of the MayorAny person authorised to declare a state of local emergency may also make a declaration to extend or terminate astate of emergency in accordance with section 71 and 72 of the Act.CONTROLLERSIn accordance with sections 26(1), 26(2) and 27(1) of the Act (2002), the CDEM Group has appointed personnel tothe positions of Group Controller, Alternative Group Controller and Local Controller. The persons appointed aslocal controllers are identified in respective Local CDEM Plans.The CDEM Group have not delegated any functions or powers to the Group Controller other than those inferred bysection 28(2) of the Act.Section 28Functions of Group Controllers(1) The Group Controller must, during a state of local emergency for the area for which theGroup Controller is appointed, direct and co-ordinate, for the purposes of this Act, theuse of the personnel, material, information, services, and other resources madeavailable by departments, CDEM groups, and other persons.(2) The Group Controller must also perform any functions or duties delegated to the GroupController by the CDEM Group or conferred on Controllers by this Act or any otherenactment, and may exercises any power conferred on the Group Controller bydelegation under this Act.(3) A Group Controller or person directed under section 27 may authorise any suitablequalified and experienced person to exercise any power or function or fulfil any duty ofthat Group Controller or directed person, including the power to authorise the use ofthose powers, functions, and duties(4) No Croup Controller or person directed under section 27 may exercise any powerconferred on Controllers by this Act during any state of national emergency in anymanner contrary to any priorities for the use of resources and services that have beendetermined by the Director or National Controller.Civil Defence and Emergency Act (2002)Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2010-2015 Page 66
The following details the powers of the Group Controller that are delegated to the Group Controller by the CDEMGroup under the CDEM Act (2002).1. General powers: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to co-ordinate the activities (as arerequired to perform his/her duties) detailed in s.18 (2), under the direction of the CEG.2. Power to require information: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to require information tobe provided under s.76.3. Information to obtain a warrant: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to provide thenecessary information under oath for a warrant to be issued under s.78.4. Receipt of information: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to receive information seizedunder s.81.5. Emergency Powers: The Group Controller is delegated the authority to exercise all the emergency powersconferred on the Group by s.85 and shall make reports on the actions undertaken at such intervals as aredirected by the Chairperson of the Group. For the avoidance of doubt, the Group Controller has thespecific emergency powers conferred on Controllers in ss.86-92 and s.94.8.4 FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENTSThe activities of the CDEM Group incur costs as part of:Programmed Activities:work programme.Administrative and related services under s.24 of the CDEM Act, 2002 and the annualEmergency Expenditure: Expenditure incurred by the Group in the lead up to, during and immediately after adeclared state of emergency (e.g. reimbursement for cost of specialist advice).8.4.1 PROGRAMMED ACTIVITIESThe Group is responsible for funding:administrative and related services under s.24 of the CDEM Act, 2002agreed annual work programmeApart from any agreed direct contribution as its share of Group costs, each local authority member of the Groupwill be responsible for:funding the reduction, readiness, response and recovery arrangements required in its districtfunding and resourcing the preparation and implementation of Local CDEM Plansmeeting the costs of its representation on the CDEM Group and CEG.Unless agreed otherwise, the costs of completing any specific agency actions as outlined in the annual work planwill be met by the local authority or agency concerned.8.4.2 EXPENDITURE IN A CIVIL DEFENCE EMERGENCYIn the lead up to a declared emergency (Level 3)The Group is responsible for funding:All costs associated with the resourcing, activation and operation of the GEOCAll reasonable direct expenses incurred by the Group ControllerAll reasonable direct expenses (such as travel, meals and accommodation) incurred by recognisedtechnical advisors when they are requested to attend meetings to provide specialist technical advice.Local authorities are responsible for meeting all costs associated with their own CDEM personnel, facilities andresources.Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Plan, 2010-2015 Page 67
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PLAN STRUCTURESection1:Introduction
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GLOSSARY OF TERMSCommonly used term
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SUMMARYThe Northland Civil Defence
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