Title
a. Approve Amendment to the Bylaws of the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMCC) to create an ex-officio position on the EMCC for the Director of the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department; and
b. Approve corrective language in Section 2.1 to more specifically enumerate membership terms.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors adopt a Resolution to:
a. Approve the Amendment to the Bylaws the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMCC) to create an ex-officio position on the EMCC for the Director of the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department; and
b. Approve corrective language in Section 2.1 to more specifically enumerate membership terms.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
At the request of the EMCC, the Health Department seeks approval of an Amendment to the Bylaws of the Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMCC) to create an ex-officio position on the EMCC for the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department Director. The Department is also requesting approval of minor clean-up language in Section 2.1.
The Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Agency is designated under California law by Monterey County as the local Emergency Medical Services Agency responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating the local EMS system throughout Monterey County. Monterey County Ordinance No. 5138, amended Chapter 15.40 of the County Code, modified the structure and role of the Emergency Medical Services Agency and established the Emergency Medical Care Committee.
The purpose of this Amendment to the Bylaws of the EMCC is to allow the Monterey County Emergency Communications Department, an EMS stakeholder organization, representation on the EMCC.
This work supports the Monterey County Health Department 2018-2022 Strategic Plan initiatives 2. Enhance public health and safety through prevention and 4. Engage MCHD workforce and improve operational functions to meet current and developing population health needs. It also supports one of the ten essential public health services, specifically, 7. Link people to needed personal health services and assure the provision of health care when otherwise unavailable.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
The office of the County Counsel and Risk Management has reviewed Amendment as to form and legality. The EMCC unanimously endorsed this Amendment at its September 9, 2020 meeting and is also endorsed by the EMS Director.
FINANCING:
There are no General Fund Impacts resulting from this Board action
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS STRATEGIC INITIATIVES:
Check the related Board of Supervisors Strategic Initiatives:
☐Economic Development:
• Through collaboration, strengthen economic development to ensure a diversified and healthy economy.
☐Administration:
• Promote an organization that practices efficient and effective resource management and is recognized for responsiveness, strong customer orientation, accountability and transparency.
☒Health & Human Services:
• Improve health and quality of life through County supported policies, programs, and services; promoting access to equitable opportunities for healthy choices and healthy environments in collaboration with communities.
☐Infrastructure:
• Plan and develop a sustainable, physical infrastructure that improves the quality of life for County residents and supports economic development results.
☐Public Safety:
• Create a safe environment for people to achieve their potential, leading businesses and communities to thrive and grow by reducing violent crimes as well as crimes in general.
Prepared by: Steve Brooks, EMS Analyst, 755-4948
Approved by:
______________________Date:_________
Elsa Jimenez, Director of Health, 755-4526
Attachments:
Monterey County Emergency Medical Services Committee Bylaws Amendment