Iran

Law on the statute of the National Disaster Management Organization

Legislative

Law

Passed in 2008

This law outlines the role and responsibilities of Iran's National Disaster Management Organization. It establishes a High Council of Crisis Management to create national policies and programs related to comprehensive crisis management, set a budget for crisis management, take legal action for defining government roles and responsibilities during disasters, promote research and development, and propose necessary legislation. It also establishes a Country Crisis Management Organization to handle the day-to-day functions of disaster management, and establishes a Disaster Management Coordination Council as a stakeholder forum.

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