Directions to, and duties of, public authorities
20 Directions to, and duties of, public authorities
If a public authority is given a role and responsibilities under a State emergency management policy, the SEMC may, in writing, direct the public authority, in relation to that role and those responsibilities, to —
prepare, or assist in the preparation of, a State emergency management plan; or
review, or assist in the review of, a State emergency management plan; or
amend or replace, or assist in the amendment or replacement of, a State emergency management plan; or
test, or assist in the testing of, a State emergency management plan.
The SEMC may issue written guidelines to help public authorities respond to a direction under subsection (1).
A public authority is to comply with a direction under subsection (1) within the time and in the manner specified in the direction.
A public authority that is given a role and responsibilities under a State emergency management policy is to comply with the State emergency management policy.
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