Title:
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An Act for the purpose of amending the method of appointment for members of the Fire Commission; expanding the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Commission; amending the composition and function of the Volunteer Fire Service Qualifications Review Board; and generally relating to fire safety
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Code sections:
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11-150 - , 11-301 - , 11-302 - , 11-303 - Reserved, 11-328 - , 11-331 - , 11-333 - , 11-335 - , 11-342 - , 11-343 -
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Title
An Act for the purpose of amending the method of appointment for members of the Fire Commission; expanding the duties and responsibilities of the Fire Commission; amending the composition and function of the Volunteer Fire Service Qualifications Review Board; and generally relating to fire safety
Background
This Act amends Subtitle 11, Divisions 5, 6 and 7 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. Finally, it will amend the composition and function of the Volunteer Fire Service Qualifications Review Board.
THIS BILL WAS NOT ENACTED.