The County Office of Emergency Management shall be the enforcing agency for the regulations contained in this chapter. Such office will:
(A) Receive all franchise proposals from potential providers.
(B) Study each proposal for conformance to this chapter and present the proposal for consideration.
(C) Upon receiving advice from the EMS Council, recommend to the Board of Commissioners the approval/disapproval of the franchise(s) to the applicant(s) submitting the best proposal(s).
(D) Inspect the premises, vehicles, equipment, and personnel of franchisee(s) to assure compliance to this chapter and perform any other inspections that may be required.
(E) Upon receiving advice from the Council, recommend to the Board of Commissioners the temporary or permanent suspension of a franchise in the event of noncompliance with the franchise terms of this chapter. Recommend the imposition of civil penalties as provided herein or such other enforcement action as he or she deems appropriate, including the bringing of criminal charges.
(F) Insure by cooperative agreement with other services the continued service in a district where a service franchise has been suspended or revoked.
(G) Receive complaints from the public, other enforcing agencies, and services regarding franchise infractions. Review the complaint and institute corrective action with the advice of the Council.
(H) Upon receiving advice from the Council, recommend improvements to the county which will insure better rescue service and medical care and transportation.
(I) Maintain records required by this chapter and other applicable county regulations.
(Ord. passed 6-26-1997)