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Changes to Broward County Emergency Medical Services Council

Original title: MOTION TO ENACT Ordinance, the title of which is as follows: AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BROWARD COUNTY, FLORIDA, PERTAINING TO THE BROWARD REGIONAL EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (“EMS”) COUNCIL; AMENDING ARTICLE V OF CHAPTER 15 OF THE BROWARD COUNTY CODE OF ORDINANCES (“CODE”); PROVIDING FOR INCLUSION OF A COUNTY COMMISSIONER ON THE EMS COUNCIL; CLARIFYING RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EMS REVIEW COMMITTEE; AND PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY, INCLUSION IN THE CODE, AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. (Sponsored by Commissioner Alexandra P. Davis)

Record date · February 17, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance amends Broward County code to add a County Commissioner to the Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council and clarifies the duties of the EMS Review Committee.

Why it matters

The ordinance changes the composition and oversight structure of the board that manages regional emergency medical services in Broward County.

Who It Affects

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Indirectly affected

Broward County residents

Residents rely on the EMS services overseen by the council and committee.

Directly affected

Broward Regional EMS Council members

The council's membership composition is changing to include a County Commissioner.

Directly affected

EMS Review Committee members

The committee's operational responsibilities are being clarified by the ordinance.

Key Facts

The ordinance adds a County Commissioner as a member of the Broward Regional EMS Council.
The ordinance clarifies the specific responsibilities of the EMS Review Committee.
The ordinance amends Article V of Chapter 15 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.
The ordinance includes a severability clause, ensuring the rest of the code remains valid if one part is found unconstitutional.

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The ordinance provides for inclusion into the official Broward County Code.
The ordinance includes an effective date provision.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is being added to the EMS Council?

A County Commissioner will now be included as a member of the Broward Regional EMS Council.

What does this ordinance change regarding the EMS Review Committee?

It clarifies the specific responsibilities and duties of the committee.

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Increased Direct Oversight

The addition of a County Commissioner to the EMS Council suggests a move toward more direct political oversight of regional emergency medical policy.

Broward County Board of County Commissioners Broward Regional Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Council

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