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089 from effects of an attack by the forces of enemy nations or the agents thereof, individuals or groups of individuals who intend to act negatively against persons or property of County residents to coerce or influence social or political objectives, or a disaster as defined therein. This term also incorporates the duties and responsibilities of a local Homeland Security entity as part of a protect and prevent mission for terrorist activity. It shall not, however, include any activity that is the primary responsibility of the military forces of the United States. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FORCES. The employees, equipment and facilities of all county departments, boards, councils, institutions and commissions; and in addition, it shall include all volunteer personnel, equipment and facilities contributed by, or obtained from, volunteer persons or agencies. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VOLUNTEER. Any person duly registered, identified and appointed by the Coordinator of the Emergency Management Agency and assigned to participate in the emergency management activity, including Community Emergency Response Team volunteers. INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM. The standardized, on-scene, all-hazard incident management concept as established and implemented as part of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) established by the United States Government. ICS is based upon a flexible, scalable response organization providing a common framework within which people can work together effectively. • REGULATIONS. Includes plans, programs and other emergency procedures deemed essential to emergency management. VOLUNTEER. Contributing a service, equipment or facilities to the Emergency Management Agency without remuneration. SECTION 17. ORGANIZATION AND APPOINTMENTS (A) The organization shall consist of the following: (1) An agency of emergency management/homeland security of the county government under the direction of the Board of Commissioners with routine management provided by the County Manager. The agency head of the Emergency Management Agency shall be known as the Director and serve as Coordinator, and such assistants and other employees as are deemed necessary for the proper functioning of the agency will be appointed to implement the responsibilities under the definition of this ordinance. (2) The employees and resources of all county departments, boards, institutions, and councils shall participate in the emergency management activities through the direction of the Office of Emergency Management. Duties assigned to county departments shall be the same as or similar to the normal duties of the department, where possible. (3) Volunteer personnel and agencies offering service to, and accepted by the county. is