Local Emergency Management Committee

The Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) assists Council in the delivery of its emergency response management activities in the district. 

Terms of Reference 

Objectives

To assist Council in the delivery of its emergency response management activities in the district by:

• setting out the emergency management roles and responsibilities of the LEMC, the Shire and other agencies;
• providing an up to date description of the systems of emergency management in the Nannup district, and
• recording all emergency management plans and procedures in the district of the Shire of Nannup.

Recommendations from the committee will assist Council in discharging its legislative responsibilities under the Emergency Management Act 1995.

 Duties and Responsibilities of the Committee

The duties and responsibilities of the committee are to:

4.1    Form the basis of the emergency response process given an emergency situation in the district.

4.2    Ensure that the Local Emergency Management Arrangements and Community Recovery Plan are completed and reviewed as required under the Emergency management Act 1995.

• To coordinate all emergency services throughout the district.
• To make recommendations to Council on any emergency management issues in the district, including the appointment of a Recovery Coordinator.
• Conduct at least annually an Emergency Management Exercise.
• To complete the LEMC Annual Report required under the Emergency Management Act 1995.