HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES - 02252014 - C.24 (2)RECOMMENDATION(S):
APPOINT the following individual to the District 1 seat of the Emergency Medical Care Committee with a term
expiring September 30, 2014, as recommended by Supervisor Gioia:
Texanita Bluitt
Richmond, CA 94804
FISCAL IMPACT:
None
BACKGROUND:
The duties of the EMCC as specified in the California Health and Safety Code Section 1797.274 and 1797.276 are to review the
operations of each of the following at least annually: 1. Ambulance services operating within the county. 2. Emergency medical
care offered within the
APPROVE OTHER
RECOMMENDATION OF CNTY ADMINISTRATOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD
COMMITTEE
Action of Board On: 02/25/2014 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED OTHER
Clerks Notes:
VOTE OF SUPERVISORS
AYES 4 NOES ____
ABSENT 1 ABSTAIN ____
RECUSE ____
Contact: James Lyons,
510-231-8692
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of an action taken and entered on the minutes of
the Board of Supervisors on the date shown.
ATTESTED: February 25, 2014
David J. Twa, County Administrator and Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By: June McHuen, Deputy
cc:
C. 24
To:Board of Supervisors
From:John Gioia, District I Supervisor
Date:February 25, 2014
Contra
Costa
County
Subject:Appoint Texanita Bluitt to the Emergency Medical Care Committee District 1 seat
BACKGROUND: (CONT'D)
county, including programs for training large numbers of people in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and lifesaving first
aid techniques. 3. First aid practices in the county. B. The EMCC shall, at least annually, report to the Authority, and
the local EMS Agency its observations and recommendations relative to its review of the ambulance services
emergency medical care, and first aid practices, and programs for training people in cardiopulmonary resuscitation
and lifesaving first aid techniques, and public participation in such programs in the county. The EMCC shall submit
its observations and recommendations to the County Board of Supervisors which it serves and shall act in an
advisory capacity to the County Board of Supervisors, and to the County EMS Agency, on all matters relating to
emergency medical services as directed by the Board.
Ms. Bluitt is a Registered Nurse holding Bachelor's and Master's degrees in nursing. She has also served as a nurse
instructor and home caregiver. Ms. Bluitt is a longtime resident of West County.
Supervisor Gioia recruits for his advisory body openings in a number of ways including through his website, eblasts,
newsletters, and the traditional media; interviewing eligible candidates.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
The seat will remain vacant.
CHILDREN'S IMPACT STATEMENT:
Not applicable.