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Reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
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Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Sitting as the Emergency Medical Services Authority, approve the following reappointments to the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) for a term ending in February 2022.
• EMSAC evaluates the County's emergency medical services system from a qualitative point of view to recommend requirements and programs.
• EMSAC is made up of 24 members appointed by BCC acting as the EMS Authority constituting a broad spectrum of representation.
• The term of appointment shall be for two years.
• EMSAC rules and bylaws describe the selection process for positions.
• Reappointment of Mr. Mike Jones as a Citizen Representative for District 4.
• Reappointment of Chief Tom Jamison as the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association representative.
• Reappointment of Chief David Mixson as the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association alternate representative.
• Reappointment of Mr. John Peterson as the Sunstar Paramedics representative.
• Reappointment of Mr. Richard Schomp as the Sunstar Paramedics alternate representative.
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Strategic Plan:
Ensure Public Health, Safety, and Welfare
2.1 Provide planning, coordination, prevention, and protective services to ensure a safe and secure community.
Deliver First Class Services to the Public and Our Customers
5.1 Maximize partner relationships and public outreach.
5.3 Ensure effective and efficient delivery of county services and support.
Summary:
Summary
Mr. Jones has volunteered to serve another two-year term as a citizen representative.
Chief Jamison and Chief Mixson have been nominated by the Pinellas County Fire Chiefs’ Association to serve another two-year term as their representatives.
Mr. Peterson and Mr. Schomp have volunteered to serve another two-year term representing Sunstar Paramedics. Mr. Peterson is the current Chief Operating Officer and Mr. Schomp is the current Director of Operations.
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Background Information:
The Council was created by Chapter 80-585, Laws of Florida, and is made up of 24 members that constitute a broad spectrum of county representation. It is the responsibility of Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council (EMSAC) to fulfill the objectives outlined in the bylaws under Article II, Section 2.1. It is the responsibility of this council to evaluate the County's emergency medical services system from a qualitative point of view, to review the operation of EMS on a countywide basis, to recommend requirements and programs for the contract management firm and monitor performance of same, to review and evaluate studies commissioned by the authority upon the authority's request, and to make such recommendations as may be necessary to the authority on needs, problems and opportunities relating to emergency medical services, including the financing and establishment of a trauma center or centers, and to carry out such other duties as may be required to insure the delivery of good, countywide EMS at reasonable cost.
Twenty-four members appointed by the Pinellas County Board of County Commissioners acting as the EMS Authority. Members constitute a broad spectrum of the County representation and shall include members of the emergency medical services system and four mayors to be appointed by the Pinellas County Council of Mayors. The term of appointment shall be for two years; however, there is no limit on the number of terms an individual may serve. The Director of Emergency Medical Services for Pinellas County shall be a non-voting member of the Council. The details of the selection process of the various appointed positions are included in the EMS Advisory Council bylaws, Section 3.1.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
Staff Member Responsible:
James G. Fogarty, Director, Safety and Emergency Services
Partners:
EMS Advisory Council
Attachments:
EMS Advisory Council Roster
Mr. Jones’s Resume
Ch. Jamison’s Bio
Ch. Mixson’s Resume
Mr. Peterson’s Resume
Mr. Schomp’s Resume
EMS Advisory Council Bylaws