The City of San José Emergency Services Council was established in 1947, consistent with the California Emergency Services Act, and accredited by the California Office of Emergency Services. The purpose of the Emergency Services Council is to:

• Review plans and procedures, and when appropriate, recommend approval by the City Council. 
• Review agreements (mutual aid or others), and when appropriate, recommend approval by the City Council.
• Review and approve how volunteer organizations are organized and integrated with city response, including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) and Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Services (RACES) organized volunteer programs.

City of San José – Emergency Services Council Agendas, Minutes & Public Meeting Documents

City of San José – City Council Study Session Agendas, Minutes & Public Meeting Documents