(a) There is hereby created a volunteer Advisory Board. This board has the authority to review issues and make recommendations to the Fire Chief and Safety Director regarding work performed by volunteers.
(b) The Advisory Board shall consist of the following individuals:
(1) Medical Director of the service (non-voting).
(2) Secretary of the Board.
(3) Three EMS volunteer representatives.
(4) Three Fire volunteer representatives.
Members (2), (3) and (4) above shall be elected by the volunteers on an annual basis.
(c) The Medical Director shall have the executive authority to promulgate medical rules, regulations, quality assurance standards, continuing education or re-training requirements to assure continuing compliance with the “standards of care” promulgated by the Ohio Emergency Medical Board, the Ohio Chapter of the Association of Emergency Physicians, and the Ohio Chapter of the Association of Air Medical Services of the United States Department of Transportation. Such rules and regulations shall apply to all EMT’s of the City of Circleville, Division of Fire and EMS.
(d) The Medical Director of the Division of Fire and EMS shall receive reasonable stipend pay for the services provided while on the Advisory Board of the organization. This reasonable stipend pay shall be established by the Safety Director, with the advice and consent of Council, and shall be paid from the budget of the Division of Fire and EMS on an appropriate schedule. The Medical Director shall be selected by the Safety Director and Fire Chief. The Medical Director serves at the pleasure of the Safety Director.
(Ord. 04-15-2005. Passed 4-19-05.)