§127-4  Additional disaster relief powers of
the director.  In performing the director's duties under this chapter, the
director of disaster relief may:



(1)  Make, amend, and rescind, with the approval of
the governor, all orders, rules, and regulations necessary to carry out this
chapter.  Chapter 91 shall not apply to such orders, rules or regulations.



(2)  Prepare comprehensive plans and programs for
disaster relief, these plans and programs to be integrated and coordinated with
the plans of the federal government to the fullest possible extent, and
coordinate the preparation of plans and programs for disaster relief by the
political subdivisions of the State, the plans to be integrated into and
coordinated with the disaster relief plan and program of the State to the
fullest possible extent.



(3)  In accordance with the plans and programs for
disaster relief, procure supplies and equipment, institute public information
and training programs, and take all other preparatory steps including the
partial or full mobilization of disaster relief organizations in advance of
actual disaster to insure the furnishing of adequately trained and equipped
disaster relief units in time of need.



(4)  Make such studies and surveys of the industries,
resources, and facilities in this State as may be necessary to ascertain the
capabilities of the State for disaster relief, and plan for the most efficient
emergency use thereof.



(5)  Coordinate mutual aid plans between political
subdivisions.



(6)  Delegate any administrative authority vested in
the director under this chapter, and provide for the subdelegation of any
authority. [L 1949, c 320, §6; RL 1955, §358-5; HRS §127-4; am L 1971, c 99,
§1; gen ch 1985]