SUBSTITUTE
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All Commission Districts
Reappoint Dr. Michael Carr to DeKalb Post 3 of the Region 3 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council.
Body
Information Contact: Melvin K. Carter, Fire Chief
Phone Number: (678) 406-7750
PURPOSE:
To reappoint Dr. Michael Carr to DeKalb Post 3 of the Region 3 Emergency Medical Services (also referred to as Regional Emergency Services Council District III) for a three-year term expiring on June 30, 2028.
NEED/IMPACT:
The purpose of the Region 3 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council is “to coordinate, facilitate the improvement of, and maintain a quality EMS system” in the eight (8) counties comprising District III: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County. The Council serves as the liaison between the Department of Public Health and the regional EMS system. Dr. Carr, who is the Medical Director for DeKalb County Fire Rescue, currently serves in Post 3.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the County.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
Reappoint Dr. Michael Carr to DeKalb Post 3 of the Region 3 Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council for a term that expires on June 30, 2028.