CT SB00200

Establishes a Coordinating Advisory Board under the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection to advise on emergency response strategies, communications, regional management structures, and intergovernmental cooperation (effective July 1, 2012).

Commissioner of Emergency Services and Public Protection serves as board chairperson.

Adds the executive director of the Connecticut Council of Small Towns as a new board member, expanding the board from 12 to 13 total members.

Board membership includes representatives from firefighter associations, police organizations, Connecticut Conference of Municipalities, emergency management associations, Public Health Commissioner, and state agency divisions.

Board must convene quarterly and submit annual reports to the Governor and General Assembly's public safety committee detailing findings and recommendations on emergency response coordination.