COMMITTEES FOR 2007 - 2008

Committees are set up to handle different areas of operation of the organization and they stand for a one-year period. These committees are made up of individuals both from the squad as well as outside the organization. Members for these committees are selected by the President of the Corporation, who is elected by the general membership.

Executive - This committee is responsible for matters pertaining to the Squad policies and operations as set forth in the Constitution and by-laws. It shall be the duty of the Executive Committee to transact business for the Squad.

Finance - This committee is responsible for making proposals for fund raising to the Board of Directors.

Manpower & Training - This committee shall upon receipt of application for membership, investigate, DMV and criminal records and check references. This committee shall report to the Board of Directors as to whether the applicant should be accepted as a probationary member. This committee shall also be responsible for new member orientation, training meetings and other intra-Squad training.

House - This committee shall be responsible for all rules pertaining to conduct in the use of the squad building and grounds.

Apparatus - This committee shall be responsible for the design and acquisition of vehicles for the fleet.

Technology - This committee shall be responsible for exploring, designing, recommending, implementing, maintaining & updating technologies that improve service delivery & safety of members.

Investigations - This committee shall be responsible for investigating the merits and cost of all purchases. The recommendation of the Committee will be referred to the Board of Directors for approval or disapproval.

Health & Safety - This committee shall be responsible for investigating all accidents involving Squad vehicles, equipment or building and injury to members while engaged in Squad functions. A report of each occurrence will be made to the Board of Directors, along with recommended changes in squad operating procedures.

Infection Control (sub-committee of Health & Safety) - This committee shall be responsible for developing guidelines and procedures related to infectious diseases, vaccinations and testing, and exposure investigation and follow-up. Exposures will be reported to the Health & safety Committee by the CDL/DO, along with any recommended changes in Squad operating procedures.

Clinical Review & Training - The purpose of this committee shall be to review squad policy and operation regarding delivery of BLS and ALS patient care. This shall include making recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding equipment, standard operating procedure, clearance of BLS and ALS personnel and problems regarding standard of care by individuals.

Report Board - This board shall conduct a hearing for members who violate the operating rules of the Squad or engage in conduct reflecting discredit on the squad and report to the Board of Directors any disciplinary action taken. All decisions and actions of the Report Board are subject to review by the Board of Directors.

BOARD of DIRECTORS for 2008-2009

The management and control of business and operations of the Corporation shall be vested in the Board of Directors consisting of eighteen (18) persons, of which eleven (11) shall be active squad members. Following its election as provided in the By-laws, the returning and newly elected members of the Board of Directors will elect six (6) non-active or non-members of the Squad. Of the six non-active or non-member directors, four shall be from outside of the squad (two of whom may be retired life members) and two shall be from life members.

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