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licensing/certification boards as may be appropriate. Evidence of certification required <br /> by NCGS 131E-159 shall be provided to THE COUNTY. THE SQUAD shall ensure <br /> that these records are kept current. <br /> D. To purchase items used by THE SQUAD for the provision of emergency <br /> medical services in accordance with Orange County purchasing policies and procedures, <br /> and to maintain records of these purchases for periodic review by THE COUNTY. <br /> E. To maintain legal personnel documentation, including an appropriate record of <br /> times worked for paid and volunteer personnel, and to make these personnel records <br /> available to THE COUNTY as needed with appropriate prior notice. <br /> F. To ensure that at all times when on duty, THE SQUAD's personnel are attired in <br /> a uniform approved by THE COUNTY. <br /> G. To perform daily checkouts of each unit, all supplies and equipment at the <br /> beginning of each shift, and report any deficiencies to THE COUNTY in a manner <br /> approved by THE COUNTY. THE SQUAD shall not allow the supplies and equipment <br /> on each unit to fall below the standards established by the North Carolina Medical Care <br /> Commission. <br /> H. To properly maintain the vehicles provided by THE COUNTY in good working <br /> order and notify Emergency Management of any needed maintenance or repairs. THE <br /> SQUAD shall keep and maintain records of the operation and maintenance of the <br /> vehicles in accordance with N.C.G.S. 131E-156. Copies of these records shall be <br /> furnished to THE COUNTY. Further, it shall be the responsibility of THE SQUAD to <br /> notify Emergency Management when to obtain or renew both the ambulance permit <br /> required by N.C.G.S. 131E-156 and the safety inspection required by N.C.G.S. 20-183. <br /> 1. THE SQUAD shall provide and maintain evidence of a current Ambulance <br /> Providers License, issued pursuant to N.C.G.S. 131E-155.1, to THE COUNTY. <br /> J. To submit a regular monthly accounting report including income, salary, <br /> maintenance, supplies, fuel, and other associated operational items to THE COUNTY; <br /> and to submit special event coverage report forms at the conclusion of each event. <br /> K. THE SQUAD understands and agrees that the financial officer or designee of <br /> THE COUNTY shall have the right to inspect, upon reasonable notice, all books and <br /> records of THE SQUAD, and will be given full and complete access. <br /> L. To ensure that THE SQUAD'S personnel conduct themselves in a professional <br /> manner at all times and consistent with the conduct expectations of the Orange County <br /> Personnel Ordinance and specifically comply with the policies of the Squad on file with <br /> the County which address harassment, discrimination,personal conduct, drug free work <br /> place and employment of relatives. <br /> M. The SQUAD will compensate its paid employees at a rate not lower than the <br /> Living Wage as established in the Orange County Personnel Ordinance. <br />