The Executive Director is appointed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board with the Governor's approval (Code Education Article, secs. 13-501 through 13-515).
The Board consists of eleven members. Nine are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor. Two serve ex officio. The Governor names the chair (Code Education Article, sec. 13-505).
STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Council's twenty-nine members are appointed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board with the Governor's approval. Annually, Council members elect a chair with the Governor's approval (Code Education Article, sec. 13-511).
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STATE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES BOARD
The Institute is governed by the State Emergency Medical Services Board. Created in 1993, the Board develops and implements an emergency medical system plan for Maryland. The plan defines criteria for designating trauma facilities; guidelines for emergency medical services; improved communications and transportation; public information and education programs; and a system to evaluate emergency care in Maryland.
Established in 1993, the Statewide Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council advises the State Emergency Medical Services Board on finances, policies, guidelines, regulations, and procedures necessary to operate the statewide Emergency Medical System. It also helps the Board develop and implement the State plan for emergency medical services.
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