The LaPaz Town Council members approved a resolution Thursday night that would enact a Public Health Disaster Emergency Declaration.
The declaration allows the town to record any expenses incurred that are used in COVID-19 response efforts. The declaration will run concurrently to the Governor’s declaration that expires on May 5. The town will also act according to recommendations by Marshall County Emergency Agency Director Clyde Avery.
Another resolution approved allows Town Council President Roger Ecker to make emergency decisions and to sign claims in case a meeting can’t be held. The decisions made can be ratified in the next public meeting. The resolution also allows Clerk-Treasurer Lorraine Dove to pay the bills in an emergency matter in the event the town council is not able to meet.
The LaPaz Town Council members are also not permitting any out-of-state travel by department heads or employees as long as the declaration remains in place.
