Iowa Code § 357J.1
Authorization and purpose
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Current — January 1, 2024
As of January 1, 2012
1. This chapter authorizes a pilot project for which a county of the state may establish an emergency response district.
1. This chapter authorizes the establishment of emergency response districts.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to provide a county within the state an opportunity to participate in a pilot project having a new governance structure to facilitate the delivery and funding of fire protection service and emergency medical service to residents of the county.
2. The purpose of this chapter is to do all of the following:
a. Serve a public use and promote the health, safety, prosperity, security, and general welfare of the citizens of emergency response districts by preventing or reducing duplication, overlap, and fragmentation of the functions and facilities of special districts.
b. Better serve the citizens of the state through consolidation.
c. Reduce costs and increase efficiency of operation.
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