[Ord. 256, 5/27/1987]
There is hereby established the Northampton Township Emergency
Services Board (hereinafter referred to as "NORTEMS"), whose membership
shall consist of representation from volunteer emergency service agencies,
municipal public safety departments and the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 256, 5/27/1987]
NORTEMS shall hold meetings on a regular basis at the Northampton
Township Administration Building at a time to be determined by the
Emergency Services Board or its Chairman and shall render to the Board
of Supervisors current reports and/or policymaking recommendations
through its Secretary.
[Ord. 256, 5/27/1987; as amended by Res. R-95-22, 8/16/1995]
1. Membership in NORTEMS shall consist of a representative from each
of the following volunteer emergency service agencies or officials
within the Township government or any other agency or official Township
office as may from time to time be authorized by resolution of the
Board of Supervisors:
A. Ambulance Services.
(1)
Trevose Heights Rescue Squad.
(2)
The Newtown American Legion Ambulance Squad as an ex officio
member.
B. Fire Services.
(1)
Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Company.
C. Police Services. Chief of Police.
D. Emergency Management. Emergency Management Director.
E. Board of Supervisors. A member who shall be a full member of NORTEMS.
[Ord. 256, 5/27/1987]
All members of NORTEMS shall serve for an indefinite term of
office at the pleasure of the agency that they represent or, in the
case of elected or appointed Township officials, until such time as
their successors shall qualify.