§ 2-1131. Creation, Purpose, Powers and Duties of the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority.

There is hereby created the Collier County Emergency Medical Authority (hereinafter the "Authority"). The Authority is created as an Advisory Board and shall have the following purposes, powers and duties:

1.

To assist the Board of County Commissioners, municipalities, fire departments, fire commission boards, and law enforcement agencies, including the Collier County Sheriffs Office and hospitals, with issues affecting pre-hospital emergency medical services within all of Collier County.

2.

To analyze issues associated with pre-hospital emergency medical services and make written recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners and involved agencies.

3.

To work to improve and enhance pre-hospital emergency medical care within Collier County, including Advanced Life Support (ALS), Basic Life Support (BLS), first responder programs and other future EMS delivery programs, with thorough study, education, and system-wide participation by the response agencies and the local medical community as noted above.

4.

To evaluate current and future Collier County EMS needs, as required, monitor ALS and BLS response times in meeting Collier County goals and evaluate system performance measures.

5.

To serve as a catalyst to effect cooperative arrangements for the improvement and better effective utilization of emergency medical resources in Collier County. Study and focus on utilizing the resources of all municipal, dependent and independent fire organizations, 911 call centers, law enforcement agencies and the public. Make written recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners as needed.

6.

To make recommendations, as warranted, regarding pre-hospital emergency training programs, communication systems, and other appropriate facilities and services that positively impact on the delivery of emergency medical services.

7.

To evaluate requests for all Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (COPCN) from other government and private entities in Collier County, consistent with County ordinances, and make written recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners reflecting a majority and a minority report, if applicable.

8.

To perform or assist with any other function or duty as requested by the Board.

(Ord. No. 2016-44, § 1)