25 §1533. Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications - Maine Statutes

Title 25: INTERNAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY

Part 4: STATE POLICE

Chapter 192-B: MAINE COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM POLICY BOARD HEADING: PL 2003, C. 678, §2 (NEW); RR 2003, C. 2, §88 (COR)

§1533. Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications

The Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications, referred to in this chapter as "the bureau," is established within the department for the provision of emergency dispatch and E-9-1-1 call-taking services to municipal, county and state government entities. [2009, c. 317, Pt. C, §1 (RPR).]

1. Coordination with the Public Utilities Commission. In accordance with a designation made by the Public Utilities Commission, the department shall provide E-9-1-1 call-taking services.

[ 2009, c. 317, Pt. C, §1 (NEW) .]

2. Director; duties. The Commissioner of Public Safety shall hire a Director of the Bureau of Consolidated Emergency Communications, referred to in this chapter as "the director." The director shall carry out policies and procedures established by the board. The director shall administer the bureau to safeguard the public safety by the provision of 24-hour per day E-9-1-1 call-taking and dispatching services to first responders.

[ 2009, c. 317, Pt. C, §1 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

2003, c. 678, §2 (NEW). 2009, c. 317, Pt. C, §1 (RPR).