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| 3. Act not in derogation of other laws.__ This Act is not in derogation of any other law applicable in the Province and does not absolve any other person from his responsibility to take necessary measures to protect and save the lives and properties of a person in an emergency. |
4. Establishment of the Service.__
(1) There shall be established a Service to be called the Punjab Emergency Service or the Rescue to perform such functions as are assigned to it under this Act.
(2) The Service shall be a body corporate having perpetual succession and a common seal with power to enter into contract, acquire, hold and dispose of property, and may by its name sue or be sued. |
5. Powers and functions of the Service.__
(1) The powers and functions of the Service shall be to__
(a) Maintain a state of preparedness to deal with emergencies;
(b) Provide timely response, rescue and emergency medical treatment to the victims of an emergency including medical and surgical emergencies;
(c) Establish a system for rapid communication, exchange of information and quick response to combat or deal with an emergency;
(d) Arrange for a universal toll free emergency dial-
(e) Play a lead role and coordinate the working of other organizations or agencies which have lawful authority to respond to an emergency;
(e) Arrange transport where necessary for carrying persons requiring emergency medical treatment from the emergency area to the nearest hospital or health care unit having arrangements for emergency medical care and treatment;
(f) Establish community emergency response teams through enlistment, training, coordination and supervision of volunteers to assist the Service in safety promotion and management of emergencies;
(g) Establish community emergency response teams through enlistment, training, coordination and supervision of volunteers to assist the Service in safety promotion and management of emergencies;
(h) Impart training and grant certificates to rescuers, volunteers and other private persons for due performance of emergency management duties;
(i) Establish direct contact with local and international organizations and training institutions to maintain the Service according to international standards;
(j) Collect, compile, maintain and analyse emergency response data and statistics relating to emergencies and to use it for research and prevention of such emergencies;
(k) Implement the regulations framed by the Council for dealing with emergencies in accordance with the provisions of this Act;
(l) Suggest measures for the prevention or mitigation of hazards endangering public safety on roads, public parks and other public places particularly exhibitions, trade shows, amusement parks, and fairs with regard to public safety provisions;
(m) Encourage, facilitate, and train staff of non-governmental organizations and educational institutions for emergency management;
(n) Register and ensure minimum standards and code of conduct to be followed by rescue vehicles, ambulances and patient transportation services;
(o) Coordinate and maintain an effective liaison with all other organizations managing emergencies;
(p) Perform such other functions as may be assigned to it by the Council to achieve the purposes of this Act; and
(q) Perform functions that are ancillary or incidental to any of the above functions.
(2) The Service shall have the authority to accept donations in the shape of land, vehicles, equipment and other such items which may facilitate the functioning of the Service and all such donations shall be used, maintained and disposed of by the Service in the manner prescribed in the rules or regulations.
(3) The Service may, with the approval of the Council, establish such local or district offices as may be considered necessary for effective and efficient working of the Service.
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6. Punjab Emergency Council.__
(1) There shall be constituted a Council to be known as the Punjab Emergency Council comprising of the following:
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(a) Chief Minister of the Punjab; (Chairman)
(b) Chief Secretary, Punjab; (Member)
(c) Four Members of the Provincial Assembly which shall include one female and one opposition member to be nominated by the Speaker; (Members)
(d) Secretary, Health Department; (Member)
(e) Secretary, Home Department; (Member)
(f) Secretary, Local Government Department; (Member)
(g) Secretary, Transport Department; (Member)
(h) Provincial Police Officer; (Member)
(i) Director General, Provincial Environmental Protection Agency;
(Member)
(j) Provincial Commissioner Relief, Punjab; (Member)
(k) Director General of the Service; and (Member)
(2) Two representatives, one each from the Government teaching hospitals and non- governmental organizations, to be nominated by the Government, for a period of three years.
(Members)
(3) The quorum for the meetings of the Council shall be seven.
(4) The Director General shall be the ex-officio secretary of the Council.
(5) The Council shall meet at least once in three months.
(6) The Council may co-opt or invite any person depending on the requirement of its meeting.
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