§ 45-41. LEMSA investigation and recommendation.  


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  • The LEMSA shall review all applications for Provider Agreements and make such investigation of the applicant and the vehicles, equipment and employees to be used by the applicant, as it deems necessary and appropriate. The LEMSA shall process the application in a manner consistent with the applicable competitive procurement procedure. Upon the basis of the application, evidence submitted and results of any investigations and audits, the LEMSA shall make a finding on the qualifications of the applicant under this chapter, the EMS Agency Policies and Procedures Manual, and any applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, and whether additional services or equipment should be provided, and shall consider whether the findings required by Section 45-41.1 can be made. On the basis of its findings, the LEMSA shall determine whether to approve air ambulance and non-911 ground ambulance Provider Agreements, and, as to 911 ambulance Providers which will provide service in an EOA. The LEMSA Board shall, on the basis of the findings and recommendations of the LEMSA Executive Director, and its own findings pursuant to this section, Section 45-41.1, and the requirements of the competitive procurement process, determine whether or not to issue any EOA Agreement.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)