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RESOLUTION #43
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA,
CREATING A CIVIL DEFENSE COUNCIL FOR SAID VILLAGE.
WHEREAS, the possibility of disaster or emergency resulting from enemy attack,
sabotage, other hostile action or from natural causes, is ever present; and,
WHEREAS, it is deemed vital and essential that the Village of North Palm Beach
be adequately prepared to protect the lives and property of the residents of said Village
should such eventuality arise; and,
WHEREAS, it is further deemed necessary that said Village be at all times capable
of assisting other duly constituted civil defense organizations in providing for the common
defense, and in the protection of the lives and property of the citizens of this State; and,
WHEREAS, Section 252.09 Florida Statutes specifically authorizes the creation of
local defense organizations by incorporated municipalities for the purposes hereinabove set
forth;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT AND IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH, FLORIDA:
1. That a Civil Defense Council in and for the Village of North Palm Beach,
Florida, is hereby created for the purpose of carrying out civil defense functions both
within and without the territorial limits of said Village as prescribed by Section 252.09
Florida Statutes.
2. That the membership of said Civil Defense Council shall at all times be
composed of the same individuals who may be then serving as duly constituted members of the
Village Council.
3. That said Civil Defense Council is hereby vested with all of the powers and
authority prescribed under Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and shall be further subject to
such limitations as may be imposed under the provisions of said Chapter.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of June, 1958.
(SEAL)
ATTEST:
Village Clerk
Mayor