Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-073-2008    Draft No. 1
Type: Council Bill Status: Failed
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 10/7/2008
Introduced Date Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: An Act for the purpose of amending the method of appointment for members of the Fire Commission and expanding the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Commission
Proposers/Sponsors: County Executive
Code sections: 11-301 - , 11-302 -
Attachments: 1. ACTION SUMMARY S2008073, 2. B2008073.pdf
Contact: Joseph R. Hamlin Office of Law
Title An Act for the purpose of amending the method of appointment for members of the Fire Commission and expanding the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Commission Background This Act makes changes to Subtitle 11, Division 5 of the County Code and will require that the members of the Fire Commission be appointed by the County Executive and confirmed by the County Council. It will provide for representation on the Fire Commission from County volunteer fire departments, the Fire/EMS Department, and the general public. Additionally, it will expand the duties of the Fire Commission to allow it to play a more active role in the provision of Fire and EMS services to the County. THIS BILL WAS NOT ENACTED.