77 Ill. Adm. Code 547.300
Eligibility to Apply for Grants
Section 547
Section 547.300Â Eligibility
to Apply for Grants
a)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â The following counties
may qualify for a grant authorized
by
the Act:
two or more contiguous counties
1)
Having an aggregate population of 20,000 or fewer persons,
or
2)
Comprising all counties within a region designated pursuant
to
Division 5-14 of the Counties Code (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1991, ch. 34, pars. 5-14001
et seq.) [55 ILCS 5/Division 5-14]
and situated within the same region
designated pursuant to that Act, or
3)
Comprising all counties within a designated shortage area.
(Section 1005 of the Act)
b)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Counties meeting the requirements of subsection (a) of this
Section shall be considered eligible to apply for grants under the Act by:
1)
The enactment of appropriate resolutions creating a
Regional Ambulance System Board, as provided in Section 1006
of the Act;
and
2)
Designating the officer or agency to be responsible for
administering grant funds
; (Section 1005 of the Act) and
3)Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Submitting an application to the Department in accordance with
the requirements of Section 547.500.