4.1.7 Exercising civil defence and emergency management powers
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The mayor has an important role in Auckland’s civil defence and emergency management, in terms of both planning and response.
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The mayor has the power to declare a state of local emergency that covers Auckland, as well as a leadership role in responding to emergencies [1].
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The mayor, or delegate, represents the council on the Auckland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group, a group comprising the council, emergency services and other public organisations set up by legislation to deliver effective civil defence emergency management within the region [2].