Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002)RegulationsDisaster Management Volunteer Regulations, 20103. Command structure of unit of volunteers |
| (1) | A unit of volunteers is headed by the head of the centre of the municipality that established that unit. |
(2)
| (a) | The head of the centre of the municipality that established a unit of volunteers may designate a municipal official to manage the unit of volunteers. |
| (b) | In addition to the responsibilities and functions imposed or assigned by section 45(2) of the Act, the head of the centre is responsible for the activation and deployment of members of the unit of volunteers established for that municipality. |
| (3) | The head of the centre must for every component within a unit of volunteers designate a volunteer within that component as component leader. |
| (4) | A component leader is responsible for— |
| (a) | ensuring that all volunteers adhere to the code of conduct set out in Annexure A(2); |
| (b) | keeping a register in which the full particulars of all volunteers called up to render service must be recorded, specifying the nature of such services and the duration thereof; |
| (c) | maintaining up to date contact details of volunteers within the component; |
| (d) | maintaining a register of the availability of volunteers to render a service; |
| (e) | maintaining skills and competency registers and identifying the need for additional training, where applicable; |
| (f) | maintaining a register of certificates issued; |
| (g) | maintaining an asset register for the component in question, and controlling the issuing of volunteer clothing and relevant equipment; and |
| (h) | ensuring the serviceability of equipment. |
| (5) | The head of the centre must put appropriate communication mechanisms in place for the activation and deployment of members of the unit of volunteers. |
| (6) | When activated, a volunteer and a component leader must be identifiable by wearing the necessary distinguishing apparel as described in Annexures D and E, respectively. |