(a) There is established in the Executive Branch of the Government of the Virgin Islands the Virgin Islands Territorial Emergency Management Agency (“VITEMA”).
(b) VITEMA shall be administered and supervised by a Director who shall be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Legislature, and shall hold office during the continuance in office of the Governor by whom the Director is appointed, until a successor is appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed from office by the Governor. The Director shall hire, with approval of the Governor, all staff necessary and proper for the efficient and effective operation of VITEMA in accordance with the laws of the Virgin Islands.
(c) VITEMA and its Director shall have the powers, duties, and authority prescribed in title 23 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 10 and such other sections of the Virgin Islands Code which bestow powers, duties, and authority on VITEMA and its Director.
(d) VITEMA, through its Director, may promulgate such rules and regulations as approved by the Governor pursuant to title 3 Virgin Islands Code, Chapter 35 as are necessary and appropriate for its proper administration, the conduct of its officers and other personnel, and the performance of its duties.
(e) VITEMA shall prepare an annual budget for submission to the Director of the Office of Management and Budget.