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Civil Emergency Measures Act (R.S.N.W.T. 1988, c. C-9).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Northwest Territories
Document type
Legislation
Date
1988 (2013)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Hazards Institution Policy/planning
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act provides for the management of emergencies. An Emergency Measures Officer is appointed under the Act. He shall: a) formulate and recommend to the Minister plans for dealing with emergencies; and b) undertake other duties assigned by the .Minister. Moreover, the Minister may appoint or designate officers, technicians and employees necessary to assist the Emergency Measures Officer in carrying out his or her duties. The Law also, among other things, provides for the declaration of the state of emergency and further regulation. The text consists of 22 sections.

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Website
www.gov.nt.ca