§ 30-28. Duration and termination of emergency.  


Latest version.
  • Because of the imperative necessity for quick and official response, the state of emergency issued under this article shall commence immediately upon proclamation thereof by the city manager as set forth in section 30-27. The state of emergency shall terminate automatically at the end of a period of 72 consecutive hours, unless prior to the end of the 72-hour period the city manager shall have terminated such state of emergency upon similar and subsequent managerial proclamation. Any extension of the 72-hour time limit must be made pursuant to an appropriate resolution by the city commission. The findings of the city commission on all matters pertaining to this section shall be conclusive.

(Code 1988, § 8-3)

State law reference

Similar provisions, F.S. § 870.047.