SCS HB 816 -- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE BOARDS AND 911 OVERSIGHT

This bill permits any county to establish an Emergency Telephone
Service 911 Board.  The board will implement a 911 system,
supervise the system's maintenance and finances, and hire
staff.  The administrative control and management of the 911
service will rest entirely with the board.  The board will elect
a chairman, vice chairman, and a treasurer.  The treasurer will
enter into a surety bond paid for by the board.  The 11 members
of the board will be appointed by the governing body of the
county.  At least 6 of the members will represent public safety
agencies; at least 9 of the members will be residents of the
county or an adjoining county.  Of the first board appointed, 5
members will serve for one year, 3 members will serve for 2
years, and 3 members will serve for 3 years.  All future board
members will serve 3-year terms.  The members will receive no
compensation for their services.

This bill also requires an Advisory Committee for 911 Service
Oversight to be established within the Department of Public
Safety.  The committee will consist of 14 members appointed by
the Governor with the consent of the Senate.  The committee will
represent all entities in making policy for 911 services; make
recommendations to the state legislature, public agencies, and
the Governor regarding 911 services; upon request, mediate
between political subdivisions in disputes regarding 911
services; and promote the development, implementation, and
operation of 911 services across the state.  The department will
provide staff assistance to the committee.

HB 816 -- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE BOARDS (Williams, 159)

This bill permits any county to  establishes an Emergency
Telephone Service 911 Board. The board will implement a 911
system, supervise the system's maintenance and finances, and
hire staff.  The administrative control and management of the
911 service will rest entirely with the board.  The board will
elect a chairman, vice chairman, and a treasurer.  The treasurer
will enter into a surety bond paid for by the board.  The 11
members of the board will be appointed by the governing body of
the county.  At least 6 of the members will represent public
safety agencies; at least 9 of the members will be residents of
the county or an adjoining county.  Of the first board
appointed, 5 members will serve for one year, 3 members will
serve for 2 years, and 3 members will serve for 3 years.  All
future board members will serve 3-year terms.  The members will
receive no compensation for their services.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

HB 816 -- EMERGENCY TELEPHONE BOARDS

SPONSOR:  Williams (159)

COMMITTEE ACTION:  Voted "do pass by consent" by the Committee
on Local Government and Related Matters by a vote of 17 to 0.

This bill permits any county to  establishes an Emergency
Telephone Service 911 Board. The board will implement a 911
system, supervise the system's maintenance and finances, and
hire staff.  The administrative control and management of the
911 service will rest entirely with the board.  The board will
elect a chairman, vice chairman, and a treasurer.  The treasurer
will enter into a surety bond paid for by the board.  The 11
members of the board will be appointed by the governing body of
the county.  At least 6 of the members will represent public
safety agencies; at least 9 of the members will be residents of
the county or an adjoining county.  Of the first board
appointed, 5 members will serve for one year, 3 members will
serve for 2 years, and 3 members will serve for 3 years.  All
future board members will serve 3-year terms.  The members will
receive no compensation for their services.

FISCAL NOTE:  No impact on state funds.

PROPONENTS:  Supporters say that this bill will allow emergency
service providers to establish a board that will help with
oversight and control.

Testifying for the bill were Representative Williams; and the
Presiding Commissioner of Stoddard County.

OPPONENTS:  There was no opposition voiced to the committee.

Steve Bauer, Research Analyst

HB 816 -- Emergency Telephone Boards

Sponsor:  Williams (159)

This bill permits any county to  establishes an Emergency
Telephone Service 911 Board. The board will implement a 911
system, supervise the system's maintenance and finances, and
hire staff.  The administrative control and management of the
911 service will rest entirely with the board.  The board will
elect a chairman, vice chairman, and a treasurer.  The treasurer
will enter into a surety bond paid for by the board.  The 11
members of the board will be appointed by the governing body of
the county.  At least 6 of the members will represent public
safety agencies; at least 9 of the members will be residents of
the county or an adjoining county.  Of the first board
appointed, 5 members will serve for one year, 3 members will
serve for 2 years, and 3 members will serve for 3 years.  All
future board members will serve 3-year terms.  The members will
receive no compensation for their services.