§ 42-1.8. Noncompliance with system policies.

The chiefs of all member organizations may communicate concerns about noncompliance with system policies to the fire and EMS director.

(1)

As soon as practicable after receiving any such complaint, the fire and EMS director shall determine whether reasonable cause exists to believe that there has been a material noncompliance with any system policy.

(2)

The PGFEMS Board shall prepare a written report summarizing the investigation and its conclusions and submit the report to the fire and EMS director no later than ten calendar days following the conclusion of the investigation. If the PGFEMS Board determines, by majority vote, that the charged party has materially noncomplied with system policy, with the concurrence of the fire and EMS director, the charged party shall comply with all recommended steps for remediation of the noncompliance.

(3)

Should the charged party substantially fail to implement the plan, the fire and EMS director may modify the plan, discontinue the plan, implement an alternative plan, and/or take other action as needed. Prior to taking these steps, however, the fire and EMS director must consult with the board about his intended action and consider its recommendations except when immediate action is required, in which case he shall consult with the board as soon as practicable after such action.

(4)

If the board and fire and EMS director determine that the nature of the noncompliance is so serious as to merit consideration of de-certification of the organization or reduction in its funding by the board of supervisors or repossession of equipment, they shall apprise the county administrator who shall refer the matter to the board of supervisors, which shall be the sole authority to take any punitive action, pursuant to Code of Virginia, § 27-10, and to determine annual appropriations.

(Ord. No. O-14-17, § 1, 7-22-2014)

(Ord. No. O-14-17, § 1, 7-22-2014)