HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2125 ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE CREATING A MUNICIPAL DEFENSE
COUNCIL, PRESCRIBING ITS DUTIES AND DECLAR—
ING AN EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the President of the United States, by executive order
signed on May 20, 1941, created the Office of Civilian Defense in the
Office of Emergency Management; and,
WHEREAS, the Office of Civilian Defense has requested the coopera—
tion and assistance of all municipalities in carrying out the Civilian
Defense Program; and,
WHEREAS, it is desirable to coordinate all municipal defense activity
in one municipal agency; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
SECTION 1.
There is hereby created the Municipal Defense Council of the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, to be composed of the Mayor, as Chairman, and such
other persons, not exceeding eleven in number, as the Mayor may appoint
from time to time. The Mayor shall designate one of the members so ap—
pointed as Vice4hairman, who shall be the coordinator for the City of
Fort Worth, Texas. Each member of the Municipal Defense Council shall
serve at the pleasure of the Mayor or until the repeal of this ordinance.
SECTION 2.
The Municipal Defense Council shall have full and plenary powers,
subject to the approval of the City Council, to employ such persons as
may be necessary to carry out the functions of the Council. These persons
shall be subject, however, to all regulations now provided by law govern
ing this municipality.
SECTION 3.
The Municipal Defense Council shall be charged with the duty of co-
ordinating all defense activities of this city. It shall:
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(1) Coordinate the activities of municipal and private
agencies cooperating in the Defense Program;
(2) Keep in contact with the Office of Civilian Defense,
to the end that all requests and suggestions from
that office shall receive prompt and efficient
response;
(3) Conduct careful studies regarding defense problems
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, to the end that the
municipal government of the City of Fort Worth will
at all times be abreast of the problems of defense,
and information desired by federal agencies will be
available;
(4) Survey existing facilities, proffers of facilities,
services and ideas originating within the city and
make appropriate disposition of them;
(5) Act as a clearing house on municipal defense informa-
tion for all governmental and private agencies cooperat-
ing in the Defense Program;
(6) Direct information regarding the Defense Program to
all municipal departments or agencies which are or may
be affected thereby;
(7) Make recommendations from time to time for improvements
in the handling of defense problems affecting the City
of Fort Worth, Texas;
(8) Perform such other advisory functions as may be request-
ed by agencies or departments of the Federal Government
in connection with the National Defense Program; and
(9) Do whatever is necessary and proper to carry out the
intent and purpose of this ordinance, tending to pro-
tect life and property.
SECTION 4.
The Municipal Defense Council may expedite procedure by organizing
itself into subcommittees and may subdivide its work and prescribe such
rules and regulations as are not in conflict with the provisions of this
ordinance. It shall prescribe the training regulations. It may delegate
the authority of preliminary hearings for dismissal of voluntary workers
to the heads of departments.
The Municipal Defense Council may appoint additional committees to
meet any emergency that may arise but shall report same promptly to the
Council of the City of Fort Worth, which shall have the authority, at its
discretion, to order the discontinuance of such committee. Any person ap-
pointed to any position created under this ordinance may be removed by the
appointing authority for any reason deemed by it to be sufficient.
SECTION 5.
This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and
shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after the date
of its passage, and it is so ordained.
Adopted this 17th day of December, 1941,
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Secretary G
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Attorney