There is hereby established an Emergency Telephone System Board of and for the city. The Emergency Telephone System Board shall consist of seven members who shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the consent of the City Council. The Mayor may appoint a public member who is a resident of the local exchange service territory included in the 9-1-1 coverage area. At least five members of the Emergency Telephone System Board shall be representative of the 9-1-1 public safety agencies, including but not limited to the Police Department, the Fire Department, emergency medical service providers and emergency services and disaster agencies. All appointments shall be made on the basis of ability or experience. Elected officials are also eligible to serve on the Board. Members of the Board shall serve either two- or three-year staggered terms and shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for their actual and necessary expenses.
(Ord. 00-34, passed 8-22-2000; Ord. 07-51, passed 8-28-2007)
Statutory reference:
Authority to create the Emergency Telephone Board, see ILCS Ch. 50, Act 750, § 15.4