46-5-136. Authority of local government to create advisory board.

The governing authority of a local government by resolution shall create an advisory board consisting of the sheriff, representatives from other public safety agencies which respond to emergency calls under the 9-1-1 system, and other individuals knowledgeable of emergency 9-1-1 systems and the emergency needs of the citizens of the local government, provided that such advisory board shall not exceed 13 members.#

The advisory board shall assist the local government in:#

1. (1)

   Reviewing and analyzing the progress by public safety agencies in developing 9-1-1 system requirements;#

2. (2)

   Recommending steps of action to effect the necessary coordination, regulation, and development of a 9-1-1 system;#

3. (3)

   Identifying mutual aid agreements necessary to effect the 9-1-1 system;#

4. (4)

   Assisting in the promulgation of necessary rules, regulations, operating procedures, schedules, and other such policy and administrative devices as shall be deemed necessary and appropriate; and#

5. (5)

   Providing other services as may be deemed appropriate by the local government.#

The members of the advisory board shall not be compensated from moneys deposited into the Emergency Telephone System Fund.#