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Board reinstates county EMS advisory council and appoints 12 members as required by county code

Multnomah County Board of Commissioners · May 12, 2024
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Summary

After months of debate, commissioners approved appointments to the Emergency Medical System Advisory Council (MSAC) to comply with county code; health officials said MSAC will advise EMS leadership while an ambulance service plan reassessment proceeds.

Multnomah County’s board on Dec. 9 appointed 12 people to the Emergency Medical System Advisory Council, a body required by county code linked to the Ambulance Service Plan.

Health Officer Bruno and EMS Administrator Aaron Monning told the board MSAC is meant to advise the EMS medical director and program administrator on system innovations and improvements, not to make policy. Per county code, MSAC should include at least 12 members and at least one‑third must be people…

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