HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 1984.08.30 - 15831August 30, 1984
MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #8142,6
BY: PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE, James E. Lanni, Chairperson
IN RE: EMS/DISASTER CONTROL: Oakland County Council for Emergency
Medical Services (OAKEMS) Bylaw Revisions
TO THE OAKLAND COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS:
Mr. Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Board of Commissioners established the
Oakland County Council for Emergency Medical Services (per Miscellaneous
Resolution #6490); and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Council for Emergency Medical Services
serves in an advisory capacity to the Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Council for Emergency Medical Services
has recommended changes in the body's Bylaws; and
WHEREAS the recommended changes will make the Oakland County
Council for Emergency Medical Services more efficient and more
representative of agencies and organizations concerned with the
provision of emergency medical care.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approve the attached Bylaws of the Oakland County
Council for Emergency Medical Services as recommended.
Mr. Chairperson, on behalf of the Public Services Committee, I
move the adoption of the foregoing resolution.
PUBLIC SERVICES COMMITTEE
I EttRISY ABAZOVE THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION
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OAKLAND COUNTY COUNCIL FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
BYLAWS
ARTICLE I
NAME
The Council shall be known as the Oakland County Council
for Emergency Medical Services (OAKEMS).
ARTICLE II
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
To act in an advisory capacity to the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners and the County Executive, addressing those areas
related to the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services System.
To act as the medical control authority responsible for assuring
medical accountability within the Oakland County Emergency
Medical Services System through the promulgation of minimum
standards of medical care, protocols, and operating procedures,
consistent with the Public Health Code.
To plan, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate, in conjunction with
the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services and Disaster
Control Division, the Oakland County Emergency Medical Services
System.
To provide a program of community Information and education
designed to increase awareness of emergency medical services
within Oakland County.
Section 5 To assure the provision of training, communications, and
technological equipment to facilitate the efficacious delivery
of emergency medical services to Oakland County residents.
ARTICLE II
STATEMENT OF GOALS
Section 1 To maintain and enhance an Emergency Medical Services System
which is comprehensive, coordinated, appropriate, accessible
financially, physically and socially acceptable, available,
effective and efficient in providing high quality service to
every citizen and visitor to Oakland County.
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
To assist governmental and private units to improve and expand
emergency medical services programs where appropriate.
To establish, coordinate, and maintain an integrated emergency
medical services communication system throughout Oakland County.
To promote and coordinate an integrated emergency response and
transportation system, utilizing proper vehicles, equipment and
trained personnel throughout Oakland County.
Section 5
Section 6
To provide incentives for coordination and cooperation among
local governments, private agencies, and other agencies
delivering emergency medical services within Oakland County.
To develop and update, as necessary, an emergency medical
services plan for Oakland County that addresses manpower,
training, communications, transportation, hospital emergency
facilities, critical care units, public safety agencies, consumer
participation, accessibility to care, transfer of patients,
standard medical record keeping, consumer information and
education, evaluation, disaster and mutual aid agreements, and
evaluates these components based upon cost effectiveness.
Section 7 To maintain a management organization with responsibility for
implementing and evaluating a county-wide emergency medical
system.
Section 8 To provide a continuing education system which will increase
the knowledge and effectiveness of all personnel involved in
providing emergency medical services.
Section 9 To provide for quality assurance in the medical component of
emergency medical services through effective review and audit.
Section 10 To assist in the development of a public information and education
subsystem which emphasizes basic first aid/cardiopulmonary
resuscitation practices and provides information on the effective
and efficient use of the Emergency Medical Services System.
Section 11 To assure a timely coordinated response to medical emergencies
by competent and qualified professional personnel with
appropriate equipment organized so as to provide a high quality
of emergency medical care as defined by standards of operation.
Section 12 To assist in the training of persons providing emergency medical
care services to a level consistent with their roles and
responsibilities.
Section 13 To develop the capability at all levels and in all subsystems
to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively to the medical
needs of areas stricken with or threatened by major disasters.
Section 14 To monitor federal and state legislation, Health Systems Agency
activities, and potential funding sources; advise the Oakland
County Board of Commissioners regarding recommendations to
procure grant funds; and review and comment upon grants or
proposals as may be assigned by regional, state, or federal
agencies.
Section 15 To maintain liaison with or act as the advisory body to other
agencies responsible for emergency medical services activities
at state, regional, and local levels.
Section 16 To provide for a mechanism to receive information from the
community- relative to the quality of the emergency medical
services system in Oakland County.
Section 17 To develop emergency medical services operational guidelines,
standards and minimum equipment/personnel requirements.
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ARTICLE IV
COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP
Section 1 COMPOSITION
The members of the Council shall be appointed by the Chairperson
of the Board of Commissioners with the approval of the Board of
Commissioners. The Council shall be composed of members who
shall be representative of the following categories:
(A) HOSPITAL REPRESENTATION (9)*
One representative from each hospital categorized as an
emergency center or department. At least two (2) members
of this category shall be physicians.
(B) FIRE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATION (1)
A representative from a non-advanced life support provider
fire department, to be recommended by the Oakland County
Fire Chief's Association.
(C) POLICE DEPARTMENT REPRESENTATION (1)
A representative from the law enforcement community, to act
as liaison between OAKEMS and the respective police chief's
associations within Oakland County.
(D) PUBLIC SAFETY REPRESENTATION (1) we•••nn •n•••••••••••••
A representative from a Public Safety Department.
(E) COMMUNICATIONS REPRESENTATION (1)
A representative from the Oakland County Frequency Advisory
Committee.
(F) BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS REPRESENTATION (2)
Two (2) representatives from the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners (one from the majority party and the other
from the minority party).
EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT NURSES ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATION (1)
A representative from the Oakland County Chapter of the
Emergency Department Nurses Association.
CONSUMER REPRESENTATION (3)
MUNICIPAL ADVANCED LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES REPRESENTATION (6)*
One representative from each of the municipalities currently
providing Advanced Life Support Services, one of whom must
be an Advanced Emergency Medical Technician.
RI PVATE AMBULANCE SERVICES REPRESENTATION (4)* _ _
One representative from each of the private ambulance
services providing Advanced Life Support Services within
Oakland County, one of whom must be an Advanced Emergency
Medical Technician. However, no more than two (2)
representatives may be appointed from any organization
that has an overlapping Board of Directors.
(K) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT SERVICES REPRESENTATION (1) -
One representative from a volunteer organization whom must
be a Basic Emergency Medical Technician.
*Numbers indicated are representative as of June, 1984
Section 2 LENGTH OF SERVICE
Council members shall be appointed bi-annually by the Chairperson
of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners. Such appointments
shall be for two years. Upon the recommendation of the Council,
names will be submitted prior to the last Board meeting of the
even years.
Section 3 VACANCIES
Any vacancy that shall occur during the term may be filled by the
Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners who may appoint a new
member from the category which is vacant with the approval of the
Board. Recommendations may be made by the Council.
Section 4 TERMINATION
Any person may terminate his/her membership by submitting a
written resignation to the Chairperson of the Council. Participation
by Council members will be reviewed by the Council as a condition
of reappointment.
Section 5 OFFICERS
(A) CHAIRPERSON - The Chairperson of the Council shall be a
physician member, to be appointed by the Chairperson of the
Board of Commissioners for a term of two years or until a
successor is appointed.
(1) Duties - The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings
of the Council, and perform such other duties as
prescribed by the Bylaws and, from time to time, as
assigned to him/her by the Council membership under
Parliamentary authority adopted by the Council. He/
She shall appoint members of the Council to represent
the organization of the Regional Emergency Medical
Services bodies. Such appointments are subject to
the approval of the Council.
(B) VICE-CHAIRPERSON - The Council shall have a Vice-chairperson
who is appointed by the Chairperson of the Oakland County
Board of Commissioners. He/She shall serve a term concurrent
with the Chairperson or until his/her successor is appointed.
(1) Duties - The Vice-chairperson shall act instead of the
Chairperson at any time when the Chairperson is absent
or unable to perform his/her duties. He/She shall
perform other duties assigned to him/her from time to
time by the Chairperson.
Section 6 ALTERNATES
Each member may appoint an alternate to appear and vote at a
meeting of the Council when that member's attendance is impossible.
The alternate shall have the same voting power as the regular
member. Alternates shall be from the same category as the regular
member and may be required to present written documentation that
he/she is authorized to vote on behalf of the absent member.
Said alternate shall be named and appointed at the net scheduled
meeting of the Council following the appointment of the regular
member.
Section 7 ATTENDANCE
A member and alternate shall be replaced if combined they miss
more than two regularly scheduled meetings in a calendar year.
ARTICLE V
MEETINGS
Section 1 COUNCIL
The Council shall hold bi-monthly meetings in the third week of
the month. Additional Council meetings may be called at the
discretion of the Chairperson or by written request from at least
five Council members.
Section 2 NOTICES
Notices of all regular and special meetings of the Council and/or
all committees shall be given in writing preceding the date of
the proposed meeting.
Section 3 QUORUM
A quorum for a Council meeting shall be a majority of the members
appointed.
ARTICLE VI
COMMITTEES
Section 1 COMMITTEES
Committees shall be established in each of the following
functional areas:
I. Operations
A. Medical Control
1. Review and Audit
2. Advanced Life Support Coordinators
3. Training
4. Basic Life Support and First Responder
B. Consumer Information
II. Communications
III. Disaster
The committees shall meet at least bi-monthly to conduct business,
if agenda items warrant.
Section 2 COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP
Committees shall be composed of members as appointed by the
Chairperson of the Council, subject to the approval of the Council.
Each committee shall have at least one member sitting on the
Council. Chairperson of the Medical Control Committee must be
a member of Council.
Section 3 VOTING PRIVILEGES
All committee members shall have voting privileges at committee
meetings.
Section 4 ALTERNATES
Committee members may appoint alternates from the same category
as the regular member and shall have the same voting power.
Section 5 COMMITTEE OFFICERS
The Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of each committee shall be
appointed by the Chairperson of the Council with the ratification
of the Council. The Chairperson should be a member or alternate
of the Council.
Section 6 SPECIAL COMMITTEES
(A) Special committees of the Council may be appointed by the
Council Chairperson with the ratification of the Council.
(B) Duties and responsibilities of all special committees of
the Council shall be stipulated by the Council Chairperson
with the approval of the Council.
Section 7 REEI
A quorum for a committee meeting shall be a majority of the
members appointed.
Section 8 ATTENDANCE
Attendance guidelines for individual committees shall be drafted
by the committees and subject to approval by the Council.
ARTICLE VII
PROCEDURES
Section 1 MAJORITY
An affirmative vote of a majority of members or alternates present
and voting shall control any issue except amendments to the Bylaws,
which shall require an affirmative vote by two-thirds of those
members present and voting.
Section 2 PARLIAMENTARY AUTHORITY
Rules contained in Robert's Rules of Order shall govern the Council
and all committees which they are applicable and in which they are
not inconsistent with these Bylaws or any standing rules for the
conduct of business.
Section 3 CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A conflict of interest is considered to exist if the outcome of
the vote could benefit the voting member of the employer or the
voting member. Any potential conflicts must be declared by the
member and shall be ruled upon by the Chairperson at the time of
vote and if a conflict is deemed to exist, the involved party be
banned from that particular vote. An appeal of a decision of the
Chair shall be consistent with those rules established by Robert's
Rules of Order.
ARTICLE V111
Section 1
STANDING RULES FOR THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS
The Council shall provide for Standing Rules for the Conduct of
Business.
ARTICLE IX
MEDICAL POLICY
Section 1 The Councils' Medical Control Committee is the final authority
on the medical policy concerning direct patient care matters.
Section 2 All resolutions identified as direct patient care matters shall
be reported to the Council for informational purposes only.
ARTICLE X
PROJECT MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Section 1 The Project Medical Director shall be elected by the Medical
Control Committee and approved by Council.
Section 2 The Project Medical Directors term of office shall be for two
years.
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Section 3 The Project Medical Directors duties and responsibilities shall
be prescribed by Council.
Section 4 The Project Medical Director may be removed from office by a
two-thirds membership vote of the Medical Control Committee and
approved by Council.
ARTICLE XI
Section 1
PROMULGATION OF STANDARDS, PROTOCOLS, AND OPERATING PROCEDURES
The Council shall adopt minimum standards of medical care,
protocols, and operational procedures for the Oakland County
Emergency Medical Services System, consistent with the Public
Health Code.
ARTICLE XII
Section 1
Section 2
AMENDMENTS
Proposed amendments to the Bylaws may be made by any twenty
percent of the current members of the Council or by any special
committee appointed by the Chairperson or the Council.
Proposed amendments must be presented in written form to the
Council at least twenty days in advance of the meeting in which
the amendments are to be voted upon. Amendments must be approved
by a two-thirds vote of those members of the Council present and
voting.
Section 3 Proposed amendments shall become effective upon ratification by
the Board of Commissioners.
#84 2 36 August 30, 1984
Moved by Lanni supported by Richard Kuhn the resolution be adopted.
AYES: McPherson, Moore, Nelson, Olsen, Page, Perinoff, Pernick, Price,
Rewold, Wilcox, Caddell, Doyon, Foley, Fortino, Gosling, Hobart, Jackson, R. Kuhn,
S. Kuhn, Lanni. (20)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefor, the resolution was adopted.
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY AKLAND)
I, Lynn D. Allen, Clerk of the County of Oakland and having a seal,
do hereby certify that I have compared the annexed copy of
Miscellaneous Resolution #84236 adopted by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
at their meeting held on August 30, 1984
with the orginial record thereof now remaining in my office, and
that it is a true and correct transcript therefrom, and of the
whole thereof.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the
seal of said County at Pontiac, Michigan
30th d ay of 400 August 1 . 84
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CounAy Clerk/Register of Deeds
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