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7. Functions of the Council.__
(1) The functions of the Council shall be to__
(a) lay down the policy and issue directions for efficient, effective and expeditious actions in dealing with emergencies;
(b) Oversee the working of the Service and the training institutions established or controlled by the Service;
(c) Issue regulations to prescribe the minimum standards for the officers and staff to maintain efficiency and effectiveness of the Service;
(d) Review and analyze statistics relating to all emergency incidents, accidents and disasters and the actions which have been taken by the Service;
(e) Approve the annual budget of the Service;
(f) Make recommendations to the Government for the prevention and mitigation of hazards endangering public safety;
(g) Determine the number of rescue stations in different areas and the staff and equipment to be provided to the Service for achieving the objectives of adequate standards of emergency care.
(2) The Council may delegate any of its functions to any body or authority of the Service. |
8. District Emergency Board.__
(1) The Council may constitute a District Emergency Board for a district for the prevention and effective management of emergency in the district.
(2) The Board shall have such powers and shall perform such functions as may be assigned to it by the Council. |
9. Director General.__
(1) The Government shall appoint a Director General who shall be the chief executive officer of the Service and shall exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be specified by the Council.
(2) The Director General shall be a person who__
(a) is a postgraduate in emergency management or an emergency subject or has specialization in management of trauma or emergency patients or is a medical postgraduate;
(b) Has adequate knowledge, formal training and expertise in the field of emergency management; and
(c) Is not more than sixty years of age.
(3) The Director General shall be appointed initially for a period of three years but the Council may extend his tenure keeping in view his performance and may remove him before the expiry of his tenure if he is not physically or mentally fit or is incapable of performing his duties.
(4) The Director General shall be paid such salary, allowances and other benefits and shall be subject to such terms and conditions as are laid down in his service contract
(5) The Director General shall be responsible for the day to day administration of the affairs of the Service and he may, subject to the regulations, appoint, post and transfer any of the employees working under him in the Service.
(6) The Director General shall follow and comply with such directions of the Council as may be given to him in writing in the public interest.
(7) Subject to .the directions of the Council, the Director General may delegate any of his powers or functions to a Director or to an officer of the Service.
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10. Director.__
(1) There shall be not more than six Directors of the Service as may be appointed by the Government.
(2) A person to be appointed as a Director shall at least hold a masters or postgraduate degree in the subject related to the nature of his duties in the Service and is a person who has adequate expertise and experience in any relevant field including emergency management, law and finance. |
(3) The Directors shall be paid such salary, allowances and other benefits and shall be subject to such terms and conditions of Service as are laid down by the Council.
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