§ 45-52. Amendment of ambulance service provider agreements.

(a)

An ambulance service Provider shall file an application with the LEMSA if it desires to have its ambulance service Provider Agreement amended to allow it to do any of the following:

(1)

Change the number of required ambulances or make any exchange thereof, or change the required staffing thereof.

(2)

Change the location where ambulances, operating equipment and supplies are located.

(3)

Modify or delete any of the conditions or terms of the ambulance service Provider Agreement.

(b)

The LEMSA shall investigate any proposed change as specified in subsection (a)(1) or (a)(2) and shall either approve or disapprove any such change. Within ten (10) days of receiving notice of the LEMSA's decision, an ambulance service Provider may file with the LEMSA Executive Director a notice of appeal to the LEMSA Board. Appeals to the LEMSA shall follow the procedure(s) outlined in the LEMSA policy and procedure manual. If the authorized ambulance service Provider desires a hearing before the LEMSA Board, the authorized Provider shall request such a hearing in writing at the time of filing his appeal. The LEMSA Executive Director shall then file a report and recommendation, including the LEMSA Director's original decision and the ambulance service Provider's notice of appeal, with the LEMSA Board regarding such proposal. The LEMSA Board shall thereafter hold a public hearing on such appeal if a hearing is requested by the ambulance service Provider or, if no hearing is requested, the LEMSA Board may act on such appeal without holding a public hearing.

(c)

The LEMSA Executive Director shall investigate any proposed change as specified in subsection (a)(3) and shall file a report and recommendation with the LEMSA Board regarding such proposal. The LEMSA Board shall thereafter hold a hearing on such change as provided in this chapter.

(Ord. No. 4057, § 1, 5-21-13)