In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:

(1)    Coordinate a statewide system of emergency medical services;

(2)    Coordinate the five emergency medical service regions in this State;

(3)    Coordinate the planning and operation of emergency medical services with the federal, State, and county governments;

(4)    Coordinate the training of all personnel in the Emergency Medical Services System and develop the necessary standards for their certification or licensure;

(5)    Coordinate programs of research and education that relate to emergency medical services;

(6)    Coordinate the development of centers for treating emergency injuries and illnesses;

(7)    Coordinate the development of specialty referral centers for resuscitation, treatment, and rehabilitation of the critically ill and injured;

(8)    Work closely with the public and private agencies, health care institutions and universities involved with emergency medical services, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and the Medical Management Consultant Group;

(9)    Administer State and federal funds for emergency medical services in this State;

(10)    Work closely with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, which is responsible for basic training for emergency medical technicians;

(11)    Assure continued improvement of transportation for emergency, critically ill, and injured patients by supporting the goals of career and volunteer systems throughout this State; and

(12)    Implement all programmatic, operational, and administrative components of the Institute.