36-2210. Local emergency medical services
coordinating systems


The department shall contract with a local emergency medical services coordinating
system which:


1. Conducts needs assessments and plans and coordinates a regional emergency
medical and trauma services system within a designated planning area.


2. Has a governing board.


3. Demonstrates continued support annually by action of the governing bodies of the
counties, cities, towns and fire districts within the planning area representing a
majority of the total population of the area. For the purposes of this paragraph, the
county represents the unincorporated areas of the county, except fire districts.


4. Offers emergency medical programs for the effective and coordinated delivery of
emergency health care services if authorized by its governing board.