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(3) The integrated preparedness plan shall be prepared in June every three years, and be informed by the threat and hazard identification and risk assessment. (4) The multi-hazard mitigation plan shall be developed every five years, by a mitigation work group with representation from the civil defense agency,planning department, and department of research and development, with additional representatives added on a temporary basis to address specific actions or issues. (b) The administrator shall report to the County council in August of every year, summarizing the previous fiscal year's actions to implement and update the various comprehensive emergency management plans. The report shall include a brief description of the agency's collaborative work with community organizations. Section 7-1-5. Utilization of existing government services. (a) Each County department, agency, and office shall cooperate with and extend its services, materials, and facilities to the civil defense agency as requested by the mayor. (b) Each County department, agency, and office shall designate, in writing no later than December 31 of each year, one representative and two alternates to serve as liaisons to the civil defense agency. Liaisons shall have extensive knowledge of and delegated authority to assign departmental capabilities and available resources during a disaster or emergency event. (c) To facilitate emergency preparedness planning for the County of Hawai`i, all County departments, agencies, and offices shall prepare and periodically revise a continuity of operations plan pursuant to directions and technical assistance provided by the civil defense agency. The maintenance of the continuity of operations plan shall be the responsibility of appointed liaisons. Section 7-1-6. Emergency powers. (a) The power to declare a state of disaster or emergency by proclamation, promulgate emergency rules having the force and effect of law, and make allotments of funds appropriated or available for emergency management is conferred on the mayor. (b) All County employees are considered emergency workers during a declared emergency. (c) All County employees, accepted volunteers, and non-governmental organization workers providing services in coordination with the County, except in cases of willful misconduct, gross negligence, or recklessness shall not be liable for death and injury to persons or property damage as an act or omission in the course of employment of duties. (d) The mayor may exercise the following additional powers in an emergency period: (1) Suspend any County law that impedes or tends to impede or be detrimental to the expeditious and efficient execution of, or to conflict with, emergency functions; (2) Shut off water mains, gas mains, electrical power connections, or suspend other services; (3) To the extent permitted by or under Federal law, authorize any actions necessary to ensure continuity of electronic media transmission; and (4) Direct and control the mandatory evacuation of the civilian population." 5