§ 26-73. Powers and duties.

The 911 administrative board shall be empowered and authorized to administer and manage the 911 service in the county, including such duties as:

(1)

Expending funds generated by the 911 service charge and appropriated by the quorum court.

(2)

Developing a countywide addressing and mapping system including emergency service boundaries in conjunction with 911 requirements.

(3)

Establishing uniform standard operating procedures to be used at public safety answering points (PSAP).

(4)

Developing training programs and procedures for all dispatchers.

(5)

Recommending staffing requirements for PSAPs.

(6)

Reporting annually to the quorum court.

(7)

Presenting an annual budget to the quorum court.

(8)

Other actions and business consistent with the law as necessary to carry out the purposes of this division.

(Code 1993, § 26-73; Ord. No. 88-5, art. I, 2-25-1988)

State law reference

Authorized expenditures, A.C.A. § 12-10-323.