NORTH DAKOTA
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
Today's Emergency Management
Emergency Management is a comprehensive effort coordinating a wide range of public safety and awareness programs to ensure that a high level of preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery will be maintained for all known hazards. Continuous assessment, planning, training and exercising is undertaken involving public agencies and the public sector. In doing this, a partnership with a good working relationship is formed with local emergency response agencies, such as fire, law enforcement, public works, volunteer agencies, public health, and emergency medical services. These joint events bring about an awareness of each other's capabilities and limitations.
Under State and Federal law, each county is required to set up an Emergency Management organization that will best serve the entire jurisdiction. (NDCC 37-17.1-07; Federal Civil Defense Act of 1950).
PURPOSE
The North Dakota Emergency Management Association is an organization dedicated to the advancement of effective Emergency Management in North Dakota.
The Association seeks to promote professional growth among its members through information exchange, pertinent programs and classes, and direct experience. In addition, a professional liaison between all organizations involved in Emergency Management activities at the state and local level is supported and encouraged.
The General membership meets at minimum annually. Elections are held at the last regular meeting of the calendar year which will be considered the annual meeting. The Association sponsors a conference in September which highlights educational programs and practical experience in the field of Emergency Management. Members play an active part by contributing their experience and expertise to the programs.
MEMBERSHIP
Association membership is divided into the following categories:
ACTIVE
Person currently engaged in Emergency Management activities on the local, tribal, state, and federal level.
ASSOCIATE
Person in the Private sector or in emergency services organizations not desiring voting or legislative rights within this organization.
HONORARY
Non-voting life-time membership shall be bestowed, by the membership, upon deserving individuals who have made a significant contribution to Emergency Management.
GROUP
Group membership will be allowed from within local, tribal, state, and federal government levels. Each individual shall be considered an active member with full voting and legislative privileges.
The governing body of the NDEMA; its officers and Board of Directors are responsible for the overall management of the policy. Standing committees which are appointed by the president assist in formulating the policy and structure of the Association.
CONTINUING
Former Active members who are no longer engaged in Emergency Management duties on local, tribal, state or federal government levels. This membership honors the voting rights of active members but does not allow the individual to hold office.
