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channeled through the Operations section and transmitted to the PIO for action. Once formulated by the PIO or PIO staff, the message will be approved by the EOC Director or designee. Once approved, the message will be transmitted by the PIO to the appropriate agency/channels. 11. EMERGENCY PURCHASING & PROCUREMENT For purposes of addressing a local emergency, the City Manager may authorize the expenditure of unappropriated available moneys. Any expenditures made in connection with emergency activities, including mutual aid activities, shall be deemed conclusively to be for the direct protection and benefit of the inhabitants and property of the city (§ 2.44.040). The City Manager shall seek retroactive City Council approval of any expenditures of unappropriated funds used to address a local emergency. The activation of emergency purchases requires a proclaimed local emergency/disaster. The City's normal purchasing procedure shall be modified to deal with the exigent circumstances while still maintaining an effective purchasing process and complying with applicable local and state purchasing laws. 12. MUTUAL AID/RESOURCE REQUEST Mutual Aid requests for Fire or Law Enforcement resources and personnel shall be made by the Police and Fire Department personnel assigned to the Operations Section,as directed by the Operations Section Chief. Requests for non law and fire mutual aid shall be made from the EOC and transmitted to the appropriate mutual aid coordinators at the Operational Section. The EOC shall be responsible for providing all logistical support to all mutual aid assisting the City of Pleasanton. The Fire and Police DOCs must coordinate mutual aid logistical support by communicating the status of all mutual aid requests to the EOC. 13. TRAINING a. In order to be fully prepared to assume designated roles in the event of an emergency that impacts the City, all employees need to: b. Complete a Disaster Service Worker registration form; c. Participate in and complete NIMS (National Incident Management System) training modules as directed; d. Participate in and complete SEMS(Standardized Emergency Management System) and personal preparedness training as directed; e. Identify any specific role identified in the Emergency Operations Plan, Continuity of Operations Plan or other emergency related emergency plans for each department; and f. As assigned, participate in training and exercises that are designed to help employees complete their assigned role