SUBSTITUTE
Public Hearing: YES ☐ NO ☒ Department: Fire & Rescue Services
SUBJECT:
Title
Commission District(s): All
Reappointment to the Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - Darnell Fullum
Body
Information Contact: Darnell Fullum, Fire Chief
Phone Number: 678-406-7731
PURPOSE:
To reappoint Chief Darnell Fullum to the Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - DeKalb Appointee, Position 1.
NEED/IMPACT:
To reappoint Fire Chief Darnell Fullum to the Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - DeKalb Appointee, Position 1. Chief Fullum requires re-appointment for the term that began on July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026.
The purpose of this reappointment is to ensure the interests of DeKalb County are represented with respect to emergency medical services. This council also coordinates, facilitates the improvement of, and maintains a quality emergency medical services system for eight counties that comprise EMS Region III: Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale. This appointment is critical in that Chief Fullum will have the opportunity to positively impact emergency medical services not only in DeKalb but across the entire region.
FISCAL IMPACT:
No cost to the County
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommended Action
To reappoint Chief Fullum to the Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - DeKalb Appointee - Position 1, with a term of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2026, and authorize the Chief Executive Officer or his designee to execute all necessary documents.