Santa Clara County Municipal Code Art. 7 Enforcement Responsibilities

The permit officer may, after public hearing, recommend the adoption of reasonable regulations concerning ambulance personnel, equipment, vehicles, communications, training, or any other matter which the permit officer determines necessary for the public health and safety regarding the operation of ambulances and to effectuate the provisions of this chapter. Notice of public hearing shall be given.

(a) Notice: The permit officer shall give notice of the time and place of the public hearing at least 14 days in advance by:

(1) Mailing notice to all persons requesting notice, to all persons holding an ambulance service permit(s); and

(2) Posting notice in the lobby of the County Administration Building.

The permit officer's recommendation shall be forwarded to the Board of Supervisors for review and final adoption of regulations.

(Ord. No. NS-300.513, § 2, 2-23-93)

(a) Scope: Whenever in this chapter the permit officer is required to make, or cause to be made, such investigation as the permit officer deems necessary to determine if certain fact(s) or condition(s) exist, the permit officer may accept a written statement as evidence from any person (including but not limited to a County officer or employee of any law enforcement or fire protection agency acting within the course and scope of their official duties or employment) that such fact(s) or condition(s) do or do not exist.

(b) Time: Whenever in this chapter the permit officer is required to make, or cause to be made, an investigation with regard to an application for an ambulance service permit, the permit officer shall complete the investigation and either approve or deny the application, in whole or in part, within 90 days of the date of application.

(Ord. No. NS-300.513, § 2, 2-23-93)