(1) Each political subdivision must establish an emergency management organization by ordinance or resolution passed by the legislative body of the political subdivision.

(2) Each political subdivision shall develop, promulgate, and submit a comprehensive emergency management plan to the director or their designee.

(3) Two or more political subdivisions may establish a joint emergency management organization by ordinance or resolution approving a governing document for the joint emergency management organization. Political subdivisions that have joined together to form a joint emergency management organization must submit a single plan to the director or their designee.

(4) Each new political subdivision or joint organization shall submit a copy of the ordinance(s) or resolution(s) establishing its emergency management organization or joint emergency management organization, and governing document if applicable, to the director for review and recommendations.

(5) Such ordinance or resolution, and governing document if applicable, shall create and constitute an approved emergency management organization for the purposes of RCW 38.52.195(2) and 38.52.260(2). Use of emergency workers is governed by chapter 118-04 WAC.