The City Manager is the Chief Administrative Officer of the City and is responsible for implementation of the Emergency Operations Plan. If for any reason he or she is unable or unavailable to perform the duties of office under this Ordinance during a state of emergency, the duties shall be performed by the following officials in the following order of succession: the Director of Personnel and Finance, Chief of Police, Fire Chief, Director of Public Works and Engineering. In the absence of any of the listed officials, an employee of the City of Hood River designated by the City Council shall have the authority to perform the duties of office under this Ordinance during a state of emergency. The powers of the successor to the City Manager shall be limited to those granted under this Ordinance, and the duration of succession shall be until such time as the City Manager is able and available to perform the duties of office.