La Pine Rural Fire Protection District Director Position 1
Special districts in Oregon are formed to provide specific local government needs. They are created by a vote of the people in the local area being served. Examples include people’s utility districts, library districts, water districts, fire protection districts, and more. They are governed by a board of directors, which is responsible for management and financial accountability. Special districts are empowered to levy any necessary taxes and fees to fulfill their mandate. Board members are not paid but may receive a per diem reimbursement.The 267 fire protection districts in Oregon can have different structures and mandates, but all are responsible for funding and staffing fire prevention and safety services, and for managing the budgets of local fire stations.Qualifications: Candidate must be a registered voter or a landowner in the district. If the district has a supporting ordinance, employees of the district are not eligible. ORS 478.050Term: 4 years
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Robin Lannan Adams
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What skills and experience, including prior board experience, do you bring to the position?
What do you see as the top priorities for the District, and how would you achieve them?
How do you understand the board’s role in relation to that of the fire chief?
Your Experience/Qualifications
La Pine Rural Fire Protection Board 2021-2025; Retired physician
County
Deschutes
Term
4 years
Term Expires
2029
I have served on the La Pine Rural Fire Protection Board since 2021. My experience as a retired physician helps inform the Board on medical issues, as more than 85% of emergency calls in the District are for medical issues.
We must continue to efficiently use our taxpayer dollars, while providing the resources needed to continue offering top-notch emergency services. We need to retain our current fire force and continue to grow our staff to support our growing population. I will work with District administration to ensure that we maximize value for our dollar in our budgeting process, and will continue to lobby for improved reimbursement for our medical services. I will also help to develop long-range policies addressing the risk of wildfire and other threats to the health and welfare of our community.
Our role is for advice and consent to actions and policies proposed by the District's fire chief, who is the chief executive officer. We have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that taxpayer funds are being used appropriately and efficiently.
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