8ADirections by commissioner in relation to emergencies

8A Directions by commissioner in relation to emergencies (1) This section applies to an emergency other than one for which an emergency controller is appointed. Note Pt 7.3 provides for the management of an emergency for which an emergency controller is appointed or a state of emergency declared. (2) For the effective coordination of the emergency, the commissioner may direct a chief officer to undertake response or recovery operations.

coordination of an emergency means the bringing together of the emergency services and other agencies and resources to support the response to the emergency.