The county administrator shall have the authority and power to operate the emergency medical services system of the county as established by this chapter and shall do all things necessary for the proper operation of such system, including, without being limited to, the following:
(1) Hiring and firing personnel needed for the proper operation of the system; provided, that such personnel shall meet all licensing and training requirements of the laws and regulations now in force, and provided further, that such hired personnel are afforded due process now provided by law should they be disciplined or discharged;
(2) Providing for a proper system of communications;
(3) Providing for the proper housing, maintenance and care of county owned vehicles and equipment;
(4) Deciding disputes of emergency medical services provided to an area for purposes of assignment of calls by the county and/or its dispatcher;
(5) Establishing rules and regulations governing the operation of emergency medical services in the county;
(6) Recommending to the county council the appropriation of all funds with which to operate or contract to operate emergency medical services within the county.
(1976 Code, § 6-31) (Ord. 317, § 2; Ord. 534, § 2; Ord. 1001, §§ 2, 4, passed 6-1-1982)