(A) The County Department of Emergency Medical Services shall be the enforcing agency for the regulations contained in this chapter.
(B) Such office will:
(1) Receive all franchise proposals from potential providers;
(2) Study each proposal for conformance to this chapter;
(3) With the approval of the Council, recommend to the Board of Commissioners the award of the franchise(s) to the applicants submitting the best proposal(s);
(4) Inspect the premises, vehicles, equipment, and personnel of franchisees to assure compliance to this chapter and perform any other inspections that may be required;
(5) With the approval of 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 misdemeanor or civil penalties as provided therein;
(6) Ensure, by cooperative agreement with other ambulance services, the continued service in a district where an ambulance service franchise has been suspended;
(7) Receive monthly reports from ambulance services and consolidate the same into a quarterly summary for review by the Council and the county;
(8) Receive complaints from the public, other enforcing agencies, and ambulance services regarding franchise infractions. Review the complaint with the Council. Obtain corrective action with the approval of the Council;
(9) With the approval of the Council, recommend improvements to the county which will ensure better medical transportation;
(10) Maintain all records required by this chapter and other applicable county regulations;
(11) Perform such of the above functions as may be requested by any municipality within the county; and
(12) Serve as staff to the County Emergency Medical Services Council on all matters that pertain to the Council.
(Ord. passed - -)