Proposed Executive Regulations


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MCER 3-05:  PROPOSED FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE REGULATION

Integrated Emergency Command Structure (IECS)

SUMMARY:  The proposed regulation adopts an Integrated Emergency Command Structure that provides a chain of command for use in the command and control of all incidents and that applies to all IECS certified MCFRS personnel.  The regulation is intended to begin adapting the recently reorganized MCFRS operational structure into a Standardized Incident Management System, to make it consistent with the regional, state and national emergency management plan, which will achieve the legislative intent of Section 21-1(a)(3) of the County Code.

COMMENTS:  Written comments must be submitted by March 2, 2005, to Beth Feldman, Office of the Fire Chief, MCFRS, 12th Floor, EOB, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2423.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 1994, Section 21-8.  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION:  A copy of the proposed regulation may be obtained from Beth Feldman, Office of the Fire Chief, MCFRS, 12th Floor, EOB, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2423.

MCER 4-05:  PROPOSED FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE REGULATION

                   Procedures for Fire and Rescue Commission's Appeal Hearings

SUMMARY:  The proposed regulation adopts the procedures for appeal hearings to govern the hearings of Fire and Rescue Commission appeals in accordance with Section 21-7 of the Montgomery County Code, 1994, as amended.  This proposed regulation would supersede Fire and Rescue Commission Interim Policy No. 01-06.

COMMENTS:  Written comments must be submitted by March 2, 2005, to Beth Feldman, Office of the Fire Chief, MCFRS, 12th Floor, EOB, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2423.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 1994, Section 21-2(D)(4), 21-7(c).  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION:  A copy of the proposed regulation may be obtained from to Beth Feldman, Office of the Fire Chief, MCFRS, 12th Floor, EOB, 101 Monroe Street, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2423

MCER 5-05:  PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE REGULATION

                   Certification of Payment of Taxes

SUMMARY:  The proposed regulation changes the current $3/item fee charged to certify the payment or nonpayment of taxes to $10/item, in order to more fully recover the costs of the certification as allowed under Section 52-8 of the Montgomery County Code.  The proposed regulation would supersede Executive Regulation 53-92.

COMMENTS:  Written comments must be submitted by March 2, 2005, to Michael J. Coveyou, Department of Finance/Director's Office,101 Monroe Street, 15th Floor, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-8878.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 1994, Section 52-8.  Method 3.

COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION:  A copy of the proposed regulation may be obtained from Michael J. Coveyou, Department of Finance/Director's Office,101 Monroe Street, 15th Floor, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-8878.

MCER 6-05:  PROPOSED DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND TRANSPORTATION

                   REGULATION - Taxicab Fines

SUMMARY:  The proposed regulation sets a schedule of fines for violations of Chapter 53.

COMMENTS:  Written comments must be submitted by March 2, 2005, to Nancy Kutz, DPWT/Division of Transit Services, 101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2227 (CABS);
TTY 240/777-5869.

AUTHORIZATION AND PROCEDURAL METHOD:  Montgomery County Code, 1994, Section 53-603(b).  Method 2.

COPIES OF THE PROPOSED REGULATION:  A copy of the proposed regulation may be obtained from Nancy Kutz, DPWT/Division of Transit Services, 101 Monroe Street, 5th Floor, Rockville, Maryland  20850; 240/777-2227 (CABS); TTY 240/777-5869. 

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