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Board adopts Illinois Emergency Management mutual-aid resolution
Summary
Knox County adopted a resolution authorizing mutual aid coordination through the Illinois Emergency Management mutual aid system for emergencies and special events; Galesburg fire chief Randy Hovind (county emergency management director) was present for questions and the measure passed unanimously.
The Knox County Board voted to adopt a resolution authorizing participation in the Illinois Emergency Management mutual-aid system, enabling member units' personnel and equipment to be called to assist outside territorial limits during emergencies or special events.
The chair introduced Galesburg Fire Chief Randy Hovind, who also serves as the county emergency management director, and said the resolution outlines the purpose and scope of mutual aid. The board approved the resolution on a roll-call vote recorded as 14 ayes.
Board discussion was limited; members were given the packet language and no substantive amendments were proposed during the meeting.
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