1. The City Manager, who shall be the administrative head and have direct responsibility for the organization, administration and operation of the emergency management program for the City of Lakewood and direct responsibility for the emergency operations of departments of the City of Lakewood;

2. The Director, who shall be appointed by the City Manager, and who shall develop and maintain the emergency management plan and program of the City of Lakewood, and shall have such other duties as may be assigned to him by the City Manager;

3. A Deputy Director, who shall be appointed by the City Manager, shall perform such functions as outlined in the emergency management plan and shall act for and exercise the powers and perform the duties of the Director during his/her absence or disability;

4. Compensated members of the emergency management organization, if appropriate;

5. Volunteer members of the emergency management organization; and

6. Such advisory committees as may be appointed by the City Council.