Local Authorities

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The Local Authority is responsible for delivering Civil Defence services at a local level through the Civil Defence Officer, a full time employee of the authority. This process is facilitated by each Local Authority through the provision of office premises, other facilities and equipment.

The Department of Defence contributes 70% of approved non-capital expenditure and the Local Authority funds the remaining 30%.

Members join a national Civil Defence organisation but they serve in their local community.