84. The Minister may, in the place and stead of a municipality that is unable to act in a situation described in section 42, declare or renew a local state of emergency and exercise or authorize a person to exercise one or more of the powers specified in section 47. In such a case, sections 43 to 52 apply, with the necessary modifications.
However, any expenses borne and compensation provided under those provisions remain chargeable to the municipality and must be reimbursed by the municipality on the terms and conditions determined by the Minister.