File #: 2021-2411    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Resolution Status: Preliminary Item
File created: 3/25/2021 In control: Board of Commissioners
On agenda: 4/27/2021 Final action:
Title: Commission District(s): All Appointment to The Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - Dr. Michael Carr, No Cost to The County
Attachments: 1. CARR_MICHAEL_CV_Emory University_022021, 2. EMS Section Bio_Michael Carr

Public Hearing:  YES      NO                                                   Department: Fire & Rescue Services                                     

 

SUBJECT:

Title

Commission District(s): All

Appointment to The Regional Emergency Services Council, District III - Dr. Michael Carr, No Cost to The County

Body

 

Information Contact: Darnell Fullum

Phone Number: 678-406-7731

 

PURPOSE:

To confirm Dr. Michael Carr to the Regional Emergency Services Council, District III. The Council functions under the authority of the Georgia Department of Public Health Rules and Regulations and serves as a liaison between the Department and the regional EMS system. As the local coordinating entity for Emergency Response Zones in Region 03, the Council coordinates and facilitates improvements aimed at maintaining a quality EMS system in the eight (8) counties comprising EMS Region 03. The counties are Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fulton, Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale. 

 

NEED/IMPACT:

Dr. Michael Carr is currently the Medical Director for DeKalb County Fire Rescue. DeKalb County has four appointed positions on the Region III Advisory Council with one current vacancy.

 

FISCAL IMPACT:

No cost to the county.

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommended Action

To approve the resolution and authorize the chief executive officer to execute all necessary documents....