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Section 2 . Definitions <br /> The following words , terms and phrases , when used in this Franchise , shall have the <br /> meanings ascribed to them in this Section, except where the context clearly indicates a <br /> different meaning : <br /> a. Ambulance . The term " ambulance " means any privately or publicly owned <br /> motor vehicle , aircraft, or vessel that is specifically designed, constructed, <br /> or modified and equipped and is intended to be used for and is maintained <br /> or operated for the transportation on the streets or highways , waterways , or <br /> airways of this State of persons who are sick, injured, wounded, or <br /> otherwise incapacitated or helpless . <br /> b . Ambulance Provider . The term " ambulance provider" means an individual, <br /> firm, corporation, or association who engages or professes to engage in the <br /> business or services of transporting patients in an ambulance . <br /> c . Approved . The term " approved" shall mean approved by the North <br /> Carolina Medical Care Commission pursuant to the latter ' s rules and <br /> regulations promulgated under N . C . Gen . State § 143B - 165 . <br /> d . Advisory Committee or Committee . The term "Advisory Committee" or <br /> " Committee" shall mean the Orange County Emergency Medical Services <br /> Committee which is the technical advisory committee designated by the <br /> Board of County Commissioners with respect to emergency medical <br /> services in Orange County . <br /> e . Contract . The term " contract" shall mean the instrument by which both <br /> parties agree to the terms of operation of the service to be provided . <br /> f. Convalescent Transportation Services . The term "convalescent <br /> transportation service" shall mean the operation of an ambulance for any <br /> purpose other than transporting emergency or emergent patients . <br /> g . County . The term " County" shall mean Orange County and its Board of <br /> Commissioners or their designated representative ( s) . <br /> h . Emergency . The term " emergency" or "emergency transportation services " <br /> shall mean the use of a service , its equipment and personnel to provide <br /> medical care, rescue , and/or transportation of a patient who is in need of <br /> immediate rescue or medical treatment in order to prevent loss of life or <br /> further aggravation of physiological or psychological illness or injury . <br /> i . Emergency Services System or ESS . Emergency Services System or "ESS " <br /> shall mean a coordinated arrangement of local resources under the authority <br /> South Orange Rescue Squad, Inc . <br /> EMS Franchise Agreement <br /> Page 2 of 22 Rec . <br />