emergency operations plan;

• d.
  Applies to all Jurisdictions entering into the countywide agreement and establishes a framework for cooperative emergency management effort.
• e.
  Clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of each participating jurisdiction and MCOEM, ensuring coordination in disaster preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts.

1. 2.

   A representative from each political subdivision entering into the agreement, selected by the political subdivision's chief executive, shall constitute a countywide advisory group to appoint an executive committee through which the countywide agency shall implement emergency management in the county in accordance with ORC 5502.26 and to advise the executive committee on matters regarding countywide emergency management policies and initiatives. The executive committee shall consist of at least the following seven members:

   • a.
     One (1) representative of the Montgomery County Board of County Commissioners
   • b.
     Five (5) chief executives representing the municipal corporations and townships entering into the agreement are divided as follows:

     • i.
       One (1) from the largest municipality, by population, of Montgomery County, appointed by the commission or council of said municipality
     • ii.
       Two (2) from the townships of Montgomery County appointed by the Montgomery County Township Trustees Association
     • iii.
       Two (2) from the municipalities (cities and villages) of Montgomery County appointed by the Montgomery County Mayors and Managers Association
   • c.
     One (1) nonelected representative recommended by the Executive Committee and approved by the Countywide Advisory Committee
2. 3.

   The executive committee shall appoint a director/coordinator of emergency management who shall pursue a professional development training program in accordance with rules adopted under section 5502.25 of the Revised Code. The director/coordinator of emergency management may be an official or employee of any political subdivision entering into the countywide agreement, except that the director/coordinator shall not be the chief executive of any such political subdivision. Compensation for the Director and staff shall be paid from MCOEM's budget.

3. 4.

   Said executive committee shall convene at least twice within a calendar year and upon the request of MCOEM's Director. Special meetings may be held for the execution of unforeseen business requiring immediate attention. The Executive Committee Chair and/or three Executive Committee members may request such meetings be called.

4. 5.

   Pursuant to this agreement, an Emergency Management Technical Advisory Committee shall also be established. All organizations, through their representation on the Technical Advisory Committee, are expected to actively participate in the development of a regional template to augment and enhance local capabilities to address emergencies.

5. 6.

   In accordance with ORC 5502.26, the agency, MCOEM, shall be supported financially by the