The Davidson County Department of Emergency Services Director or his or her designee shall be the enforcing agency for the regulations contained in this chapter. Such office will:
(A) Receive all franchise proposals from potential ambulance providers.
(B) Study each proposal for conformance to this chapter.
(C) Make recommendations to the Board regarding the award of the franchise to the applicant submitting the best proposal.
(D) Inspect the premises, vehicles, equipment, and personnel of the franchisees to assure compliance to this chapter and perform any other inspections that may be required.
(E) Make recommendations to the Board regarding the temporary or permanent suspension of a franchise in the event of noncompliance with franchise terms of this chapter; and/or recommend the imposition of misdemeanor or civil penalties as provided herein.
(F) Ensure by cooperative agreement with other ambulance services the continued service in a district where an ambulance franchise has been suspended.
(G) Receive complaints from the public, other enforcing agencies, and ambulance services regarding franchise infractions and recommend corrective actions as needed.
(H) Make recommendations to the Board regarding improvements which will ensure better medical care transportation.
(I) Maintain all records required by this chapter and other applicable county regulations.
(J) Perform such of the above functions as may be requested by any municipality within the county.
(Ord. passed 11-12-19; Ord. passed 2-27-23)