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RESOLUTION NO. 1.-77
WESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES COUNCIL
WHEREAS, the National Highway Act of 1966 set forth a requirement
for local governments to establish an agency to up-grade the standards of
Emergency Medical Services, and West Jefferson County Emergency Services
Council was accordingly formed, and
WHEREAS, the Emergency Medical Services Section, Department of
Social and Health Services recognizes the need for an advisory group
within each Emergency Medical Services Region of the State, in which the
West Jefferson County Emergency Services Council could act as represen-
tative, and
WHEREAS, we, the undersigned, are deeply concerned with the
quali~ of emergency care offered to the residents and guests of the
County,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND AGREED by the undersigned that:
The West Jefferson County Emergency Services Council shall develop,
implement, and coordinate, on a voluntary basis, the emergency services
providers into a viable, on-going Emergency Services System, and
FURTHERMORE, the above-mentioned Council shall, at the pleasure
of the Board of County Commissioners, act as advisors to the Board in
matters involving the delivery of emergent medical care and other related
areas.
DESCRIPTION
The West Jefferson Emergency Services Council may be incorporated
under the laws of the State of Washington as a non-profit corporation.
The membership of the council shall be made of representatives of
five geographical areas of the West End of the county, as well as elected
officers and elected government officials.
The executive branch of the Council shall consist of a President,
a First Vice President, a Second Vice President, a Corresponding Secretary.,
~'fld,- ~Recording; SecretarylTreasur.er.. These officers shall be elected on an
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annual basis by the general body of the Council.
The Council shall meet on a minimum of once a month and such meet-
ings shall be held at the time and place set forth by the President.
The duties of the Council shall, in addition to those mentioned
above, include, but not be limited to, assisting in the acquisition of
funds from governmental agencies, as well as from private sources, such
as grand foundations, for the use of the service agencies.
APPROVED this /7.::rA- AI day of
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JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
B. G. BROWN, SftaiAlRll /lJe./I'1,B..EA?
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ON, County Auditor
Clerk of the Board
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