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2023-2026 Meet and Confer Agreement <br />Between the San Marcos Professional Firefighters Association and the City of San Marcos, Texas <br />ARTICLE 13 <br />FIRE BASED EMS <br />Section 1. Fire Based EMS <br />In the event the City adopts fire -based EMS, both parties agree that the Hiring Article may be opened to ensure a smooth <br />transition and hiring of qualified staff. <br />Additionally, both parties acknowledge that the staff position which will develop and oversee EMS operations through <br />integration into the Department will be open to external applicants. This provision shall expire three (3) years following <br />the appointment of the first EMS staff member. <br />Other articles may be opened upon agreement of both parties. <br />Section 2. Preemption <br />This Article preempts any conflicting state statutes (including Texas Local Government Code Chapters 141, 142, and 143), <br />local ordinances, executive orders, civil service provisions, or rules adopted by the Fire Chief or City or by any division or <br />agent of the City, including any City personnel board and the Firefighters and Police Officers Civil Service Commission, as <br />provided by Texas Local Government Code Section 142.067. <br />Page 23 <br />