Section 13. Powers and Functions of the Chief Executive Officers

While functioning within the jurisdiction of the Authorities, the Chief Executive Officer shall exercise and perform the following powers and functions, namely :-- (a) Coordinate and monitor activities relating to prevention and mitigation of disasters, including capacity-building; (b) Coordinate and monitor rehabilitation and reconstruction activities; (c) Monitor the progress of the preparation and updating of disaster management plans and coordinate the implementation of such plans; (d) Prepare and submit periodically a report to the authority on the activities undertaken by the authority; (e) Delegate his powers and functions to officers and employees of the authority; (f) To exercise such powers and perform such functions as may be delegate by the authority; (g) To exercise such other powers and perform such other functions as may be specified by the regulations; and (h) To declare that the State or any part thereof is a disaster effected area.