Establish a Regional Emergency Management Agency Bylaw 117/2018
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SUMMER VILLAGE OF HORSESHOE BAY
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
BYLAW NO. 117/2018
A Bylaw of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay, in the Province of Alberta, to
Establish an Emergency Advisory Committee, and Regional Emergency
Management Agency.
WHEREAS the Council of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay is responsible under the Emergency
Management Act, Chapter E-6.8, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000 ("the Act"), for the direction and
control of the local authority's emergency response and is required to prepare and approve an
emergency plan and program; and
WHEREAS the Council of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay is also required under the Act, to
appoint an emergency advisory committee and to establish and maintain a municipal emergency
management agency to carry out Council's statutory powers and obligations under the Act; and
WHEREAS it is permissible under the Act, that an emergency management agency be maintained by and
act as agent of more than one local authority; and
WHEREAS the County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul, Town of Elk Point, and Summer Village of
Horseshoe Bay ("the St. Paul Region") have agreed to work together through a regional emergency
management plan to carry out emergency management activities;
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE SUMMER VILLAGE OF HORSESHOE BAY, DULY
ASSEMBLED, ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1.
This By-Law may be cited as the Regional Emergency Management Bylaw".
2.
In this Bylaw,
a)
"Act" means the Emergency Management Act, Chapter E-6.8, Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000;
b)
"CEO" means the Chief Elected Official as defined within the Municipal Government Act,
Chapter M-26, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000;
c)
"Council" means the Council of a city, village, summer village, municipal district or
specialized municipality, as defined in the Municipal Government Act;
d)
"Director of the Regional Emergency Management Agency" means the same as the
"Director of emergency management agency", as defined in the Emergency Management
Act, with responsibility for the Regional Emergency Management Agency;
e)
"Disaster" means an event that has resulted or may result in serious harm to the safety,
health or welfare of people, or in widespread damage to property;
f)
"Emergency" means a present or imminent event that requires prompt co-ordination of
action or special regulation of persons or property to protect the safety, health or welfare
of people or to limit damage to property;
g)
"Emergency Advisory Committee" means the committee established for the local
authority under this Bylaw, as defined in the Emergency Management Act;
h)
"Emergency Management Agency" means the agency that shall act as the agent of the
local authority in exercising the local authority's statutory powers, duties and obligations
under the Emergency Management Act;
i)
"Local Authority" means, where a municipality has a council within the meaning of the
Municipal Government Act, that council;
j)
"Minister" means the Minister charged with administration of the Act;
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k)
"Regional Emergency Management Agency" means the agency established under this
Bylaw; and means the same as the "emergency management agency" as defined in the
Emergency Management Act;
l)
"Regional Emergency Management Plan" means the emergency plan prepared by the
Regional Emergency Management Agency; and
m)
"State of Local Emergency" means the declaration made by a local authority, as defined
in the Emergency Management Act.
3.
The Council of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay hereby establishes an Emergency Advisory
Committee, comprised of 2 members of Council, to ensure that an emergency plan and program
are prepared to address potential emergencies or disaster affecting the Summer Village of
Horseshoe Bay.
4.
The Council of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay hereby supports establishment of a
Regional Emergency Management Agency to carry out emergency management activities on
behalf of the Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay.
5.
The Council may
a)
By Bylaw that is not advertised borrow, levy, appropriate and expend all sums required
for the operation of the regional emergency management agency; and
b)
Enter into agreements with and make payments or grants, or both, to persons or
organizations for the provision of services in the development or implementation of
emergency plans or programs, including mutual aid plans and programs.
6.
The Emergency Advisory Committee shall
a)
Review the status of the Regional Emergency Management Plan and related plans and
programs at least once each year; and
b)
Advise Council, duly assembled, on the status of the Regional Emergency Management
Plan and related plans and programs at least once each year.
c)
Meet at least every second month and may meet more frequently at the decision of the
chair.
7.
The Emergency Management Agency shall:
a.
Consist of representatives from all emergency services, utility & telecommunication
providers, school division, industry groups, businesses or business groups, indigenous
groups, Government of Alberta and mutual aid partners.
b.
Report to and support the Director and act as the agent of the local authority in exercising
the Council's powers and duties under the Act subject to the directions and limitations set
out in this bylaw; and
c.
Assisting in development and ongoing review of the Region's Emergency Management
Plan and any other documents that relate to or support the Emergency Management Plan
including administrative directives, strategic plans, budgets, business plans and business
continuity plans;
d.
Assist in developing recommendations for policies and programs, and requests to the
CAO or Council for resources or budget approvals;
e.
During and following the response phase of an Emergency, assist with coordinating or
facilitating communications; implementing business continuity plans, and supporting
recovery planning;
f.
Providing support and assistance to the Emergency Advisory Committee;
g.
Meeting with external stakeholder groups during any phase of Emergency Management.
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8.
The scope of agency of the Emergency Management Agency does not extend to exercising any
power or duty described in clauses 24(1)(b) and 24(1)(c) of the Act.
9.
The Director of the Regional Emergency Management Agency shall;
a)
Act as director of emergency operations, or ensure that someone is designated as
Deputy Director under the Regional Emergency Management Plan to so act, on behalf of
the St. Paul Region;
b)
Coordinate all emergency services and other resources used in an emergency;
c)
Prepare, co-ordinate and review the Regional Emergency Management Plan and related
plans and programs on a regular basis with assistance from any person or agency
who/which might serve a useful purpose in the preparation or implementation of the
Regional Emergency Management Plan; and;
d)
Revise and update the Regional Emergency Management Plan, upon authority of the
Emergency Advisory Committee for each of the County of St. Paul, Town of St. Paul,
Town of Elk Point, and Summer Village of Horseshoe Bay; and
e)
Delegate duties and tasks as necessary to ensure conformance with paragraphs (a), (b),
(c) and (d).
10.
The power to declare or renew or terminate a state of local emergency under the Act, are hereby
delegated to the CEO of the County of St. Paul No. 19, relating to all or any part of the Summer
Village of Horseshoe Bay.
11.
In the absence of the CEO, the power to declare, renew or terminate a state of local emergency
is delegated to the Deputy CEO, or Acting CEO, or any two (2) Councillors of the County of St.
Paul No, 19.
12.
When a state of local emergency is declared, the person or persons making the declaration shall
a)
Ensure that the declaration identifies the nature of the emergency and the area of the
municipality in which it exists;
b)
Cause the details of the declaration to be published immediately by such means of
communication considered most likely to notify the population of the area affected; and
c)
Forward a copy of the declaration to the Minister forthwith.
13.
Subject to Section 15, when a state of local emergency is declared, the person making the
declaration may do all acts and take all necessary proceedings including the following:
a)
Cause the Regional Emergency Management Plan or any related plans or programs to
be put into operation;
b)
Acquire or utilize any real or personal property considered necessary to prevent, combat
or alleviate the effects of an emergency or disaster;
c)
Authorize or require any qualified person to render aid of a type he or she is qualified to
provide;
d)
Control or prohibit travel to or from any area of the municipality ;
e)
Provide for the restoration of essential facilities and the distribution of essential supplies
and provide, maintain and co-ordinate emergency medical, welfare and other essential
services in any part of the municipality;
f)
Cause the evacuation of persons and the removal of livestock and personal property from
any area of the municipality that is or may be affected by a disaster and make
arrangements for the adequate care and protection of those persons or livestock and of
the personal property;
g)
Authorize the entry into any building or on any land, without warrant, by any person in the
course of implementing an emergency plan or program;
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h)
Cause the demolition or removal of any trees, structures or crops if the demolition or
removal is necessary or appropriate in order to reach the scene of a disaster, or to
attempt to forestall its occurrence or to combat its progress;
i)
Procure or fix prices for food, clothing, fuel, equipment, medical supplies, or other
essential supplies and the use of any property, services, resources or equipment within
the municipality for the duration of the state of emergency;
j)
Authorize the conscription of persons needed to meet an emergency; and
k)
Authorize any persons at any time to exercise, in the operation of the Regional
Emergency Management Plan and related plans or programs, any power specified in
paragraphs (b) through (j) in relation to any part of the municipality affected by a
declaration of a state of local emergency.
14.
When a state of local emergency is declared,
a)
No action lies against a local authority or a person acting under the local authority's
direction or authorization for anything done or omitted to be done in good faith while
carrying out a power or duty under this Bylaw or the Act or the regulations.
15.
When, in the opinion of the persons declaring the state of local emergency, an emergency no
longer exists in relation to which the declaration was made, they shall, by resolution, terminate
the declaration.
16.
A declaration of a state of local emergency is considered terminated and ceases to be of any
force or effect when
a)
A resolution is passed under Section 15;
b)
A period of seven days has lapsed since it was declared, unless it is renewed by
resolution;
c)
The Lieutenant Governor in Council makes an order for a state of emergency under the
Act, relating to the same area; or
d)
The Minister cancels the state of local emergency.
17.
When a declaration of a state of local emergency has been terminated, the person or persons
who made the declaration shall cause the details of the termination to be published immediately
by such means of communication considered most likely to notify the population of the area
affected.
18.
Bylaw # 106/2014 passed on October 14, 2014 is hereby rescinded.
19.
This bylaw shall take effect on the date of the third and final reading.
Read a first time in Council this 10 day of August , 2018
Read a second time in Council this 10 day of August , 2018
Read a third time in Council this 10 day of August , 2018
___Original signed by________________
Gary Burns, Mayor
___Original signed by _______________
Norman Briscoe, Administrator