Ordinance 2009-01
ORDINANCE NO. 2009 - 01
AN ORDINANCE CREATING THE COLLIER COUNTY
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES POLICY ADVISORY
BOARD; PROVIDING FOR CREATION AND PURPOSE;
PROVIDING FUNCTIONS, POWERS AND DUTIES;
PROVIDING FOR APPOINTMENT AND COMPOSITION,
TERMS OF OFFICE, ATTENDANCE AND FILLING OF
VACANCIES; PROVIDING FOR REMOVAL FROM
OFFICE FOR FAILURE TO ATTEND MEETINGS;
PROVIDING FOR OFFICERS, QUORUM AND RULES OF
PROCEDURE; PROVIDING FOR SUNSET OF THE
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY
COUNCIL AND REPEAL OF ORDINANCE 1980-80, AS
AMENDED; PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION IN CODE OF
LAWS AND ORDINANCES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT
AND SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County approved creating
the Collier County Emergency Medical Services Policy Advisory Board on December 17, 2008;
and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this Advisory Board is to review and advise the Board of
County Commissioners all issues concerning emergency medical services within Collier County,
as set forth in the "Raymond H. Alexander, M.D., Emergency Medical Transportation Services
Act," Florida Statutes Sec. 401.2101 et seq. (2008), as amended from time to time; and
WHEREAS, it is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners that the Collier
County Emergency Medical Services Policy Advisory Board take on all duties and
responsibilities of the current Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, which was created
by Ordinance 1980-80, such that following the first meeting of the Collier County Emergency
Medical Services Policy Advisory Board, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
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shall be disbanded.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA that:
SECTION ONE: Creation and Purpose of the Collier County Emergency Medical
Services Policy Advisory Board.
There is hereby created the Collier County Emergency Medical Services Policy Advisory
Board (hereinafter the "Advisory Board"). The Advisory Board is created to assist the Board of
County Commissioners with all issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services within
all of Collier County.
SECTION TWO: Functions, Powers and Duties ofthe Advisory Board.
The Advisory Board shall have the following duties:
1. To review and advise the Board of County Commissioners all issues concerning pre-
hospital emergency medical services within Collier County.
2. To hear all disputes arising out of the ALS Engine Interlocal Agreements between
Collier County and the various fire districts, and make written recommendation to the
Board of County Commissioners for resolution of such disputes.
3. To work to improve and enhance pre-hospital emergency medical care within Collier
County.
4. To review and make written recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners
all changes to established protocol and practices recommended by the Medical
Director's Quality Assurance Committee.
5. To make its special knowledge and expertise available to the Board of County
Commissioners upon written request by the Board of County Commissioners.
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SECTION THREE: Appointment and Composition; Terms of Office; Attendance and
Filling Vacancies.
The Advisory Board shall be composed of five members as follows:
1. An Emergency Room Physician.
2. An Emergency Room Nurse.
3. A Pharmacist.
4. A representative from one of the Collier County Independent or Municipal Fire
Control Districts.
S. A representative from Collier County Emergency Medical Services.
To the extent possible, candidates for the Emergency Room Physician, Emergency Room
Nurse, and Pharmacist positions shall be recommended by the Collier County Medical Society,
its successor, or a substantially similar local or regional organization, and candidates for the Fire
Control position shall be recommended by the Collier County Fire Chiefs' Association, its
successor, or a substantially similar local or regional organization. Advisory Board members
shall be sought in accordance with the provision of Collier County Ordinance 01-55, as
amended, or by its successor ordinance.
Members of the Advisory Board shall be appointed and serve at the pleasure of the Board
of County Commissioners. Members shall meet the qualifications for membership and
requirements as outlined in Ordinance No. 01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.
Appointment of members to the Advisory Board shall be by resolution of the Board of County
Commissioners, which resolution shall set forth the date of appointment. Appointments to fill
any vacancies on the Advisory Board shall be for the remainder of the unexpired term.
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In order to stagger the terms of the Advisory Board, two of the initial terms shall be for
two years, with the remaining three Board members appointed for an initial term of four years.
Thereafter, terms for all Advisory Board members shall be four years.
Section Four. Removal from Office; Failure to Attend Meetings.
Removal from office and attendance requirements shall be governed by Ordinance No.
01-55, as amended, or by its successor ordinance.
Section Five. Officers; Quorum; Rules of Procedure.
At its earliest opportunity, the membership of the Advisory Board shall elect a chairman
and vice chairman from among the members. Officers shall serve for a one year term with
eligibility for reelection.
The presence of three or more members shall constitute a quorum of the Advisory Board
necessary to take action and transact business.
The Advisory Board shall, by majority vote of the entire membership, adopt by-laws for
the scope and transaction of business to be approved by the Board of County Commissioners.
The Advisory Board shall keep a written record of meetings, resolutions, findings and
determinations. Copies of all Advisory Board minutes, resolutions, reports and exhibits shall be
submitted to the Board of County Commissioners.
Section Six. Sunset of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council
The Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council shall discontinue meeting
immediately following the first meeting of the Collier County Emergency Medical Services
Policy Advisory Board. Ordinance 1980-80, as amended, which created the Emergency Medical
Services Advisory Council, shall be repealed and of no further force or effect as of March 1,
2009.
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Section Seven: Inclusion in the Code of Laws and Ordinances.
The provisions of this Ordinance shall be made a part of the Code of Laws and
Ordinances of Collier County, Florida. The sections of the Ordinance may be renumbered or re-
lettered to accomplish such, and the word "ordinance" may be changed to "section," "article," or
any other appropriate word.
Section Eight: Conflict and Severability.
In the event this Ordinance conflicts with any other Ordinance of Collier County or other
applicable law, the more restrictive shall apply. If any phrase or portion of the Ordinance is held
invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a
separate, distinct and independent provision and such holding shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portion.
Section Nine: Effective Date.
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Florida Department of State.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida, this ,,,""'-day of January, 2009.
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This ordinance filed with th(
Secretory of State's Office the,
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and acknowledgement~ thaI
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STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of:
ORDINANCE 2009-01
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on the 13th day of January, 2009, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 16th
day of January, 2009.
DWIGHT E. BROCK
Clerk of Courts and Clerk
Ex-officio to Board of
County Commission~~ij,
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