The Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors has twenty-four members and sets policy according to its adopted
Rules of Procedure. Twenty-two of the members represent
our partner cities, and two members represent the county unincorporated area. The Board of
Directors meets bimonthly - usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. The Board established an
Executive Committee, which meets monthly - usually on the fourth Thursday of the month. The Board also established a standing Budget
and Finance Committee to address finance and budget policy issues, which also meets monthly - usually on the second Wednesday of the
month. The Chair of the Board, on an annual or as needed basis, makes appointments to the Committee.
The Executive Committee
conducts all business of the Authority, with the exception of policy issues, including labor relations, budget issues, and other matters
specifically retained by the Board of Directors.
The Budget and Finance Committee advises staff and makes recommendations to the
Board of Directors on matters related to financial and budget policies, development of budgets for the fire general fund and capital
expenditures, designations of reserves, budget balancing measures, evaluation and development of plans to meet long-term financing needs,
investment oversight, and purchasing policies.
The Claims Settlement Committee has the authority to settle claims, lawsuits, and
pre-litigation claims for amounts above $50,000,not to exceed $250,000, including insurance pool settlements, workers' compensation
settlements, and the initiation and settlement of subrogation claims. Settlements of lawsuits in amounts exceeding $250,000 are approved
by the Board of Directors.
Agendas & Minutes