Special Notice / Hearing: None__
Vote Required: Majority
To: Honorable Board of Supervisors
From: President David J. Canepa, District 5
Subject: Appointments to the Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC)
RECOMMENDATION:
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Recommendation to take the following actions regarding the Emergency Medical Care Committee:
A) Reappointment of Rea Anne Arcangel as American Heart Association / American Stroke Association representative for a first full-term ending March 31, 2025.
B) Appointment of David Norris as representative of the San Mateo County Police Chiefs for an initial partial term ending March 31, 2024; and
C) Appointment of Robert (Rob) Lindner as representative of the San Mateo County Fire Chiefs for an initial partial term ending March 31, 2025; and
D) Appointment of Stephen (Charlie) Skourtis representing San Mateo County Field Care EMT-Paramedic / Paramedic Supervisor for an initial partial term ending March 31, 2025; and
E) Appointment of Jo Caffaro as representative of San Mateo County receiving hospitals (categorical member).
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BACKGROUND:
The Emergency Medical Care Committee (EMCC) is responsible for reviewing and reporting its observations and recommendations to the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors and local Emergency Medical Services Agency (EMS Agency) regarding the emergency medical services system. The Committee monitors and presents recommendations to improve emergency medical care in San Mateo County.
The EMCC consists of 20 members appointed by the Board, for terms of four years, for up to three consecutive terms. Among EMCC's 20 members, it must have, among other requirements: (a) one representative of the American Heart Association, local chapter thereof (AHA); (b) one representative of the San Mateo County Police Chief's Association (Police Chiefs); (c) two fire service representatives, at least one of whom is a representative of the San Mateo County Fire Chiefs Association (Fire Chiefs); (d) one...
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