7332 (relating to definitions), nothing in this subsection is
intended to interfere with or relieve the dedicated emergency
response organization from an obligation or commitment to
respond to a dispatch from a public safety answering point or
mutual aid system, or invoice and receive payment from an
appropriate party for the services rendered.
(e) Rates and other charges.--
(1) In addition to any other power of an authority to
fix, alter, charge and collect rates and other charges in the
area served by its facilities, a public safety authority may
fix, alter, charge and collect rates and other charges for
the services the authority provides, which rates and charges
shall be reasonable and uniform. The fixing or altering of a
rate or other charge or a change to the manner in which a
rate or other charge is charged or collected under this
subsection must comply with all applicable notice
requirements under 65 Pa.C.S. Ch. 7 (relating to open
meetings) and 45 Pa.C.S. (relating to legal notices).
(2) A public safety authority must comply with section
5612 (relating to money of authority).
(f) Existing authorities.--Notwithstanding any provision of
this section, an authority that provides public safety services
in existence on the effective date of this section shall be
permitted to continue operation , without limitation, as a public
safety project as provided under this section .
(g) Duties of Department of Community and Economic
Development.--The Department of Community and Economic
Development, in consultation with the State Fire Commissioner,
shall:
(1) Work with relevant stakeholders to develop guidance
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