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Establish a Local Emergency Management Committee (LEMC) under Section 38(1) of the Emergency Management Act 2005 to:

• Oversee, plan and test the local emergency management arrangements;
• Assist as key players in the State’s Emergency Management Arrangements;
• Provide expert knowledge about their local communities and environments;
• Advise and assist in preparing and maintaining the Local Emergency Management Arrangements (LEMA);
• To assist and/or manage recovery during or after an emergency; and
• Ensure all other legislative responsibilities are met.