Whereas, Washington County is currently without emergency medical services; and

Whereas, this situation places the entire population of that county at enormous risk; and

Whereas, it is imperative that this situation be rectified immediately; and

Whereas, in order to secure emergency medical services for Washington County it is necessary to create a quasi-municipal corporation to provide such services; and

Whereas, in the judgment of the Legislature, these facts create an emergency within the meaning of the Constitution of Maine and require the following legislation as immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety; now, therefore,

Be it enacted by the People of the State of Maine as follows:

Sec. 1. Establishment. The Washington County Emergency Medical Services Authority, referred to in this Act as "the authority," is established to facilitate the provision of emergency medical services to the citizens of Washington County.

Sec. 2. Board of directors. The authority is governed by a board of directors, referred to in this Act as "the board." The board consists of:

1. One member appointed by the Washington County Commissioners to represent the unorganized territories; and

2. One member from:

A. Eastport, selected by its city council;

B. Perry, selected by its selectmen;

C. Pembroke, selected by its selectmen;

D. Dennysville, selected by its selectmen;

E. Whiting, selected by its selectmen;

F. Lubec, selected by its selectmen;