The board shall have the following powers and duties:
A. To adopt the format of all subscriber agreements with other units of local government who are dispatched through KaneComm to be ratified by the Kane County board;
B. To approve all subscriber agreements to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law;
C. To set all fees and charges for subscribers;
D. To keep and maintain all records necessary to the discharge of its duties;
E. To receive and administer all funds provided by this chapter or other provision of law related to the emergency communications system, the custody of which is not given to some other officer;
F. To authorize the executive director of 911 to approve for payment any invoices which have been authorized and approved in the annual KaneComm budget necessary to the operation of the emergency communications system;
G. To plan for and recommend improvements and upgrades to the county 911 system;
H. To coordinate and supervise the implementation, upgrading or maintenance of the county 911 system, including the establishment of equipment specifications;
I. To review regular financial and budget reports and expenditures no less than annually and to approve, as needed, disbursements from the KaneComm fund;
J. To set the guiding vision for PSAP operations, ensure representation of the subscriber community, clarify KaneComm's mission and strategic direction;
K. To support the executive director of 911 in setting strategic direction, providing input into operations and promoting accountability for service and results among the user group. (Ord. 11-398, 12-13-2011)
8.5-10: 911 DIRECTOR:
The chairman shall appoint with concurrence of a majority of the KaneComm board, a director (the "executive director of 911") for the 911 operation who shall be the executive director for the KaneComm board. The 911 director shall submit reports as directed by the KaneComm board on the status of PSAP activities and issues, and shall be responsible for the hiring of all 911 employees. The 911 director shall also submit an annual report on all PSAP operations. Department of information technology personnel assigned to the PSAP shall remain the staff of the information technology department. (Ord. 11-398, 12-13-2011)