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a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of San Benito; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services.
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RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
a. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute an agreement between the County of Monterey and the County of San Benito, for the processing of applications for Emergency Medical Technician certification by the County of Monterey on behalf of the County of San Benito; and
b. Approve and authorize the Director of Health Services or designee to execute up to three (3) future amendments that do not significantly change the scope of services.
SUMMARY:
The recommended actions will authorize the County of Monterey Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency to provide services to applicants to the County of San Benito for certification as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). The county of San Benito will compensate the County of Monterey EMS Agency for the expense of the staff time utilized to provide the services.
DISCUSSION:
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 1797.210, the County of San Benito EMS Agency serves as the certifying authority for Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) in San Benito County. In this capacity, the County of San Benito EMS Agency is responsible for processing applications for EMT certification and recertification, verifying applicant eligibility, maintaining certification records, and administering certification actions in accordance with state law.
The County of San Benito has a need and desire to contract with the County of Monterey for the pr...
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