BYLAWS
AS Adopted 02/2011
CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS
OF THE
WASHINGTON COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE AND
RESCUE ASSOCIATION
OF MARYLAND, INCORPORATED
PREAMBLE AND PURPOSE
The
Washington County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association of Maryland, Incorporated,
TO FURTHER ENHANCE THE PROTECTION OF LIFE AND PROPERTY OF THE CITIZENS OF
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MARYLAND, BY DISSEMINATING information regarding fire
SUPPRESSION, prevention , EMS, rescue and related subjects, to cultivate fraternal
fellowship among its members and to promote the best interests of the volunteer
fire, EMS and rescue personnel of Washington County, Maryland, do hereby adopt
the following constitution & BY-LAWS.
ARTICLE I
NAME,, MEMBERSHIP AND DUES
SECTION
1 - The name of this Association shall be "The Washington County Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Association of Maryland, Incorporated", hereafter referred
to as "The Association".
SECTION
2 – A.The REGULAR member companies of
The Association shall be all volunteer fire, rescue, EMS and ambulance
companies of Washington County, State of Maryland, who have been elected to
membership in The Association, and who shall comply with the provisions of this
constitution in regards to the payment of yearly dues and the election of
delegates to attend a minimum of nine meetings in the previous twelve months to
be eligible to vote at the meetings of The Association. Member companies shall
comply with the fire, ambulance and rescue standards.
B. There shall
be three (3) Associate Volunteer members of the Washington County Volunteer
Fire and Rescue Association:
Rehab Unit 255 – Special Operations Unit
– Air Unit
These
three associate volunteer member companies shall have all the rights and
privileges of membership, except the right to vote, and they are prohibited
from receiving any of the regular financial allotments apportioned to the
regular member companies of the association by the county or state government,
paid through this association, including gamin proceeds but the rehab unit 255
may receive unbudgeted funds from the association.
SECTION
3 – Written application for regular membership accompanied by dues for the
current fiscal year may be made by any volunteer fire, rescue or EMS company,
within Washington County, Maryland.
Such
applications to be filed with the Secretary of the Association at a regular
meeting of The Association. Upon receipt of application, the Membership Committee
shall inspect the records, apparatus, equipment and facilities for compliance
with the Constitution and By-Laws and Standards of The Association.
(B)
The Committee shall report its findings to The Association within 68 days of
the receipt of application. All eligible REGULAR member companies shall be entitled
to one vote for either acceptance or denial of the applicant at the next
regular meeting of the Association. An affirmative vote by two-thirds of the
member companies, voting, shall be needed for the acceptance of membership by
the applicant into The Association.
SECTION
4 - If an applicant's membership has been rejected, a CERTIFIED letter from the
Secretary shall be sent to the applicant notifying them of the results. Any
applicant having been rejected is eligible to reapply for membership in The
Association after a period of six months after the date of the rejection notice
SECTION
5 - The Association is authorized to suspend a company's membership at any
time. THE ASSOCIATION, BY A VOTE OF 2/3 OF THE MEMBER COMPANIES ELEGIBLE TO
VOTE, determines that A company is proved to be in violation OF THE BY-LAWS OR
SUCH STANDARDS OR DIRECTIVES WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED BY THE ASSOCIATION or no
longer meets the qualifications. ALL FUNDS HELD BY THE ASSOCIATION AND DUE TO THE
SUSPENDED MEMBER SHALL BE HELD IN ESCROW FOR A PERIOD NOT TO EXCEED 1 YEAR. IF
THE COMPANY REMAINS ON SUSPENSION IN EXCESS OF 1 YEAR FROM THE DATE OF THE SUSPENSION,
THEN THOSE FUNDS HELD IN ESCROW FOR 1 YEAR SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED AMOUNG THE
REGULAR MEMBER COMPANIES OF THE ASSOCIATION NOT SUSPENDED. ALSO , THE COUNTY
SHALL BE NOTIFIED TO WITHHOLD ALL ADDITIONAL COUNTY FUNDS DURING THE TERM OF
THE SUSPENSION. IN ADDITION, ALL BENEFITS OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP AND PROGRAMS
OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE UNAVAILABLE TO THE SUSPENDED COMPANY AND ITS
MEMBERS.
SECTION
6 - Any member company whose membership has been suspended by The Association
may appeal in writing, within 30 days, to the President of The Association for
a hearing. Said hearing is to be held by the Executive Committee of The
Association within 30 days of receipt of the notification. The member shall be
notified by CERTIFIED mail OR OTHER VERIFIED DELIVERY from the Secretary as to
the date, place and time of said hearing.
SECTION
7 - Annual dues for the appropriate membership shall be payable July 1st and
before September 30th each year. Member companies which fail to pay their
annual dues as provided shall be suspended from The Association and SHALL be
ineligible from participation in any of its benefits until all the arrearages on
dues have been paid. THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL DUES FOR ALL TYPES OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL
BE SET, APPROVED, AND/ OR MODIFIED BY THE APPROVAL OF TWO THIRDS (2/3) OF THE
REGULAR MEMBER COMPANIES PRESENT, BY A ROLL CALL VOTE OF THE ASSOCIATION AT ANY
REGULAR ASSOCIATION MEETING.
SECTION
8 - To prevent a dissolution of The Association, any five member companies in
good standing desirous of its continuance can hold the property and the
Constitution and By-Laws of The Association .
SECTION
9 - In the event of dissolution of The Association, any funds in its Treasury
or payable to it, exceeding the amount of indebtedness already incurred, shall
be equally divided among the companies that are in good standing at the time of
the dissolution.
SECTION
10 - The withdrawal from membership by any company shall not entitle THAT
COMPANY to any refund of dues already paid.
ARTICLE II
DELEGATES AND DUTIES
SECTION
1 – Each member company shall elect or appoint up to ten VOLUNTEER MEMBER
delegates to represent their individual company in The Association, however,
each member company shall be entitled to only one vote. The names of these
delegates with the primary delegate designated shall be provided to the Secretary
of The Association at the June meeting of each year on the forms provided.
SECTION
2 - A delegate shall be authorized and expected to act on behalf of their department.
ARTICLE III
MEETINGS
SECTION
1 - The regular meeting of The Association shall be held on the third Thursday
of each month at 7:30 p.m. The meeting date may be set forward or backward one
week as decided by The Association at the preceding meeting. The HOSTING
meeting locations MAY be equally rotated among REGULAR member companies by a
schedule provided by The Association Secretary. NOTE: If the snow emergency plan
is in effect at 1600HRS, the meeting is canceled. It will also be announced by
Fire and Rescue Communications as such during the 1800HRS announcements. the meeting
will not be rescheduled. If business must be addressed, a special meeting will
be called.
SECTION
2 - A quorum for transaction of business at a regular meeting or special
meeting shall be duly appointed delegates from a majority of member companies
eligible to vote.
SECTION
3 - Special meetings may be called by order of the President, when in his
judgment and emergency may render it necessary, or upon urgent request of five
(5) companies of The Association in writing. No business shall be transacted
other than that for which the meeting shall have been called. The nature of the
business to be acted upon shall be stated in the written notice of the meeting
by mail to the Chief Delegate, and by Fax to each Company at least (5) days
prior to the special meeting date.
SECTION
4 - All questions of debate and motions shall be decided by a majority vote of
eligible companies present, at EACH INDIVIDUAL meeting of The Association. It
shall be the privilege of any delegate to request a roll call vote.
SECTION
5 - All meetings shall be conducted in an orderly manner following The
Association's Constitution and By-Laws and the current edition of Robert's Rules
of Order Revised.
SECTION
6 - The following order of business shall be adhered to at all regular meetings
of The Association:
1.Call
to order
2.
Prayer
3.
Pledge to Flag
4.
Roll call of companies and officers.
5.
Introduction of Guests.
6.
Approval of the minutes of the previous month's meeting
7.
Approval of the minutes of any special meeting
8.
Treasurer's report
9.
Reading of the correspondence and bills
10.
Committee and staff reports
11.
Unfinished business.
12.
New business.
13.
Remarks for the good of The Association
14.
Announcement of next meeting location
15.
Adjournment
ARTICLE IV
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
SECTION
1 - The nominating committee shall present their slate of candidates at the
regular meeting of The Association in OCTOBER OF EVERY ODD numbered year. Additional
nominations will then be entertained from the floor. Any nominations received
from the floor must have the approval of the nominee. If the nominee is not
present, written acceptance must accompany the nomination. The Secretary shall
have ballots printed and ready for the election which shall be held at the regular
meeting in NOVEMBER. Each office nomination will be called for three times,
after which the nomination will be closed by membership vote. There will be no
write in provision on the ballot for write in candidates.
SECTION
2 - The following officers shall be elected to The Association and shall serve
for two CALENDAR years WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE TERM BEGINNING UPON JANUARY 1 OF
THE EVEN NUMBERED YEAR or until a replacement is elected:
1.
President
2.
1st Vice President
3.
2nd Vice President
4.
Secretary
5.
Assistant Secretary
6.
Treasurer
7.
Assistant Treasurer
8.
Chaplain
SECTION
3 - The President, 1st Vice President and 2nd Vice President may only serve two
successive terms in office. An individual may not hold more than one ELECTIVE
office at a time.
SECTION
4 - Any officer desiring to resign his/her position must do so in writing to
The Association Secretary. The letter of resignation shall be read at the
following regular meeting and be made part of the official records of The Association.
SECTION
5 - Any delegate of The Association may request a recall vote of any officer
they feel has violated any article of the Constitution and By-Laws of The
Association or fails to carry out the duties of his/her office. A recall shall
be instituted by a letter on the company stationery listing all charges and
signed by the Company President and Secretary. The letter shall be delivered to
The Association Secretary. The President of The Association shall appoint a hearing
committee who will investigate all charges. The President shall convene the
Executive Committee AND UPON CONFIRMATION BY THE ASSOCIATION AT THE NEXT REGULAR
MEETING the decision shall prevail.
SECTION
6 - The election of officers shall be supervised by three judges, who will not
have a vote nor can they influence the voters, and are present and appointed
prior to the election . The judges shall prepare the ballot box in full view of
The Association. The Secretary shall call the roll of eligible companies and
ONE DELEGATE shall come forward and cast the vote of THEIR company.
SECTION
7 – In the event of a vacancy or temporary incapacity of any officer other than
the President, the President may, with the consent of the Association, appoint
a replacement to fulfill the unexpired term of the vacancy or appoint a
replacement until in the opinion of the incapacitated officer the incapacity is
corrected.
ARTICLE V
DUTIES OF ELECTED OFFICERS
SECTION
1 - PRESIDENT
It
shall be the duty of the President of The Association to act as the chief executive
officer ,preside at all regular and special meetings of The Association; call
special meetings when necessary; appoint such additional committees as may be
necessary for the efficient performance of the duties of the Association,
appoint committee chairs except where otherwise stated in these bylaws ,
appoint a parlimentarian and perform such other duties as may be required by
The Association. The President shall also supervise or delegate the supervision,
hiring, firing, set working conditions and terms subject to the budgetary
approval of the Association of all employees of the Association.
SECTION
2 - 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
It
shall be the duty of the 1st Vice President of The Association to preside over
all Executive Committee Meetings; shall serve as delegate to the Washington County
Fire and Rescue Communications Advisory Board; and assume the duties of the
President in his/her absence.
SECTION
3 - 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
It
shall be the duty of the 2nd Vice President of The Association to perform such
duties as required and serve on such committees as may be necessary, and shall
assume all duties of the 1st Vice President in his/her absence.
SECTION
4 - SECRETARY
It
shall be the duty of the Secretary of The Association to: record, report and
file written minutes of all regular and special meetings of The Association; maintain
a list of member companies and their delegates and committee members; and make
available to all committees any information, records or files of The Association;
be responsible for printing election ballots; notify all member companies by
mail of any special meetings of The Association (notices will include subject,
time and place of the special meeting). Call the roll and record the attendance
of all member companies at all regular, special and Executive Committee
meetings; read The Association correspondence at the regular meeting; prepare,
transmit and file a copy of correspondence directed by The Association and/or
an officer of committee of The Association (such action to be accomplished
within 25 days, unless specified). The Secretary may assign any of the above duties
to the Assistant Secretary.
SECTION
5 - ASSISTANT SECRETARY
It
shall be the duty of the Assistant Secretary of The Association to perform such
duties as may be assigned by the Secretary and President and assume all duties
of the Secretary in his/her absence.
SECTION
6 - TREASURER
It
shall be the duty of the Treasurer of The Association to receive or collect all
Moneys due to The Association and issue a receipt for same; maintain records of
all receipts, expenditures, bank accounts or funds; prepare a written monthly
statement or receipts and expenditures to be presented at the regular meeting;
prepare an annual written report for presentation at the regular meeting in
June of each year; issue payment from association funds for all debts
authorized by The Association membership and serve ON the budget committee.
SECTION
7 – ASSISTANT TREASURER
Shall
be the duty of the Assistant Treasurer of The Association to act in the absence
of the Treasurer, and to assist the Treasurer in the financial activities of
The Association and serve on the budget committee.
SECTION
8 - CHAPLAIN
It
shall be the duty of the Chaplain of The Association to give the invocation at
regular and special meetings of The Association; conduct a memorial service at
the annual banquet to include a list of deceased members of each member
company; conduct other memorial services as warranted; mail cards and/or visit
any deceased member's family or sick or injured members and perform any other
duties as deemed appropriate. The Chaplain may appoint an assistant to help in
the performance of the prescribed duties of this office.
ARTICLE VI
APPOINTED POSITIONS
SECTION
1 – THE Washington County Point System Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator
Pursuant to Tax general Article, Section 10-208(i-l), Annotated Code of
Maryland, the Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association shall appoint
a Point System Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator to facilitate and administer
the Point system created under the above law.
The
appointment of the Washington County Point System Coordinator and Alternate
coordinator shall be made by the President of the Washington County Volunteer
Fire & Rescue Association for a term of (4) four years to expire on April 1st of each 4 year
cycle or until a replacement is appointed. Said appointment shall be confirmed
by 2/3 majority vote of the association member companies present at a regular association
meeting. Partial term appointments shall be made by the President of the
Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association to fulfill the un-expired
remaining term of the resignee and shall also be confirmed in a similar manner
and sworn in by the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office.
The
Washington County Point System Coordinator and/or Alternate Coordinator shall
chair the LOSAP Committee of the Washington County Volunteer Fire & Rescue Association,
and serve as County Point System Coordinators to the Maryland State Fireman’s
Association, and are empowered to administer the collection, retention and
distribution of benefit information on behalf of volunteer fire & rescue personnel
in Washington County.
SECTION
2 – The Member Company Point System Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator. It
shall be the duty of each fire and rescue member company to appoint a Point
System Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator for a four (4) year term beginning
on January 1, 2000. The member company Point System Coordinator and Alternate
Coordinator are empowered to administer the collection, retention and
distribution of benefit information for the Washington County Volunteer Fire &
Rescue Association Point System Coordinator and Alternate Coordinator on behalf
of volunteer fire & rescue personnel in their member Company.
ARTICLE VII
STANDARDS
SECTION 1 - The standards pertaining to training, personnel,
equipment and response times for fire and rescue member companies will
be guided by the intent of Maryland State Firemen’s Association (MSFA),
the National Fire Protection Association standards, the Maryland Fire and
Rescue Institute (MFRI) and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical
Services System (MEIMSS) with compliance as soon as practicable. Member companies
shall comply with all local standards adopted by The Association in order to be
certified by The Association.
SECTION 2 - It shall be the duty of the Standards
Committee of The Association to monitor and advise the status of each member
companies requested by the President. Compliance with these standards shall
determine certification and subsequent continued membership in The Association
of each and every member company.
SECTION 3 - All new standards or modifications to
existing standards will first be submitted to the Standards Committee and shall
then be presented to the Chiefs Committee for comment and review. Then the new or modified standard shall be
presented to The Association for their approval. The proposed new standards or
modifications will be in writing, outlining the specific changes, and
presented at any regular monthly meeting of The Association. The proposal(s)
shall lie on the table until the following regular monthly meeting of The
Association where it shall be voted upon. It shall require a two-thirds
affirmative vote of the eligible member companies present and voting for
adoption.
.
ARTICLE VIII
DISCIPLINE
SECTION
1 - Except for County Revolving Loan Fund requests, No member company shall
approach the Washington County Government to solicit monies, equipment or services
financed on behalf of themselves without prior approval of The Association or
said company shall be subject to remedies in Article 1 Section 5.
SECTION
2 – A company shall NOT conduct or engage in any non-emergency activity within
the Boundaries of any other company without the prior, written permission of
the company and said offending company may be subject to remedies in Article1
Section 5.
SECTION
3 – A company shall NOT conduct any direct solicitation of funds within the
Regular or Extended Boundaries of any company excluding publications of general
distribution, linear and non-linear broadcast media or other general or
broadband distribution without the prior, written permission of that company, except
in that area which has been assigned to them by The Association as an Assigned
District, or said offending company may be subject to remedies in Article 1
Section 5.
ARTICLE IX
LOCATIONS AND SERVICES
SECTION
1 - RELOCATION OF ESTABLISHED COMPANY FACILITIES - For the replacement of
buildings which house fire and rescue equipment, company records and training,
the following criteria shall govern the parameters for such relocation:
1. A
support committee may be established in addition to the boundary committee, if
necessary, with members appointed by the President and a representative of the
company to review all relevant information and report to the Association.
A.
Replacement, addition and/or upgrade.
B.
No changes in established boundaries SHALL occur until reviewed by the boundary
committee and approved by the association.
C.
Same geographical area, not to exceed one (1) traveled mile from present location.
D.Written
notification will be given TO The Association prior to any construction and
will include any new address.
E.
All necessary paperwork will be handled by the relocating company.
SECTION
2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF A SUB-STATION - To establish a sub-station for any Fire
,EMS or Rescue Company, the following criteria must be met:
A.
Establish the boundary of the area to be served
B.
The need to support a newly developed area where the population was sparse prior
to this need and,
C.
Over 51% of the property owners from the proposed first due area indicate, in
writing or by petition that they are in agreement .
D.
Location OF THE PROPOSED SUBSTATION will be at least five (5) travel miles from
bordering company boundaries.
E.
Request, in writing from company to The Association outlining the proposal in detail,
asking for approval to continue efforts.
SECTION
3 - THE ASSOCIATION SHALL: - Form a committee to investigate the request and
need. The committee will include the elected officers of The Association and
one VOLUNTEER member of the company involved. The committee shall report its
findings and recommendation to The Association within 70 days for action. If
The Association approves the request, the favorable recommendation will be
presented to the Board of County Commissioners for final permission to continue
the project.
SECTION
4 - Any New services requested by a company must follow the above guidelines in
section 1. Any exceptions or variances to the these procedures shall be
presented to the committee for approval by the full membership OF THE ASSOCIATION.
ARTICLE X
AMENDMENTS
SECTION
1 - Any resolution or motion to amend any or all of this Constitution and
By-Laws may be presented in writing at any regular monthly meeting of The Association.
The proposed amendment(s) shall be listed by article and section with the
language of the proposed change. The proposed change shall lay on the table
until the following regular monthly meeting of The Association WHERE IT SHALL
BE VOTED UPON; UNLESS A 2/3RDS MAJORITY VOTE OF THE ELIGIBLE MEMBER COMPANIES
PRESENT, AT THE FIRST MEETING FOR THE VOTE, SHALL CAUSE THE VOTE TO BE POSTPONED
UNTIL THE NEXT REGULAR MONTHLY MEETING. IN EITHER CASE it shall require a
two-thirds affirmative vote of the eligible member companies present for
adoption. IN NO EVENT SHALL A VOTE ON AN AMENDMENT BE POSTPONED MORE THAN (2)
TWO REGULAR MONTHLY MEETINGS BEYOND THE PRESENTATION OF THE AMENDMENT TO THE ASSOCIATION.
The Secretary shall notify all member companies in writing within seven days of
the introduction of the proposed change.
ARTICLE XI
COMMITTEES
This
article shall constitute the Standing Committees of The Association. Unless
otherwise specified, the committee members will serve until relieved. All appointments
shall be made and announced not later than the next meeting following the
election and shall be affirmed by the membership of the association at the
meeting following the election of officers.
SECTION
1- EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The
President, 1st Vice President (Chair), IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT,2nd Vice President,
Secretary, Assistant Secretary , Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer , AND CHAPLIN
shall constitute the Executive Committee. THE PRESIDENT MAY APPOINT OTHER
MEMBERS. A majority of officers shall constitute a quorum for the transaction
of business of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall not
commit The Association to the adoption of any policy or course of action or to
the contracting of any indebtedness, other than for necessary operating
expenses.
SECTION
2 - BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE shall consist of the Treasurer of the
association and The Assistant Treasurer and a chairperson appointed by the
President. The President shall select the other committee members as deemed
necessary to carry out the duties prescribed. It shall be the duty of this
committee to prepare and present a budget request to the Board of County
Commissioners each fiscal year.
SECTION
3 - FIRE PREVENTION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION COMMITTEE shall consist of A
CHAIRPERSON APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT and one appointee from each member
company (not necessarily a delegate). The Association, through this committee,
shall, in cooperation and coordination with its member companies, career
firefighters, professional educators and any other organizations promoting fire
prevention and education, develop, implement and revise fire prevention and
education programs for Washington County.
SECTION
4 - FIRE POLICE COMMITTEE shall consist of members designated by each
member company and appointed by the Washington County Sheriff under the provisions
of Article 87, Paragraph 49 through 54 of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The
Fire Police Committee shall elect its own officers AND SUBMIT THE RESULTS OF
THE ELECTION TO THE PRESIDENT FOR APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL BY THE PRESIDENT, THE
OFFICERS SHALL BEGIN THEIR DUTIES and shall present a report to The Association
at the monthly meeting. The committee shall coordinate with the Budget
Committee and the Treasurer of The Association for financial requirements.
SECTION
5 - STANDARDS COMMITTEE shall consist of six members (three from Fire
and three from Rescue) with the chairman appointed by the President of The
Association. It shall be the duty of this committee to monitor each member company
for compliance with the established standards for training, personnel, equipment
and response times. This committee will recommend approval or denial of
certification.
SECTION
6 - CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS COMMITTEE shall consist of a chairperson
and two or more members all appointed by the President of The Association. The
Parliamentarian shall serve as an ex officio member.
SECTION
7 - LAW ENFORCEMENT LIAISON COMMITTEE shall consist of three members
(one from Fire Police, one from Fire and one from Rescue) appointed by the
President of The Association. The Fire and Rescue appointees to be a chief officer.
The President of The Association shall appoint one of these individuals
as the Coordinator. The President of The Association shall solicit one
appointee from the Maryland State Police, Washington County Sheriff, DNR and
all of the Municipal Police Departments. The main purpose of this committee
shall be to intercede and resolve questions concerning The Association and the
respective police agency.
SECTION
8 - LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE shall consist of a chairperson appointed by
the President of The Association, four members appointed by the President of
The Association plus the Public Relations Committee Chairperson.
SECTION
9 - PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMITTEE shall consist of a chairperson appointed
by the President of The Association, the Secretary of The Association and as
many members as the chairperson deems necessary to carry out the functions of
this office. The chairperson shall serve as a member of the Legislative
Committee.
Section
10 – PROPERTY COMMITTEE shall consist of a chairperson appointed by the
president of the association and shall ensure the proper maintenance of all
property belonging to the association including all vehicles, buildings and
real estate. The chairperson shall
obtain as many members of the committee as required to accomplish the tasks
assigned to it. The committee shall
coordinate with the budget committee and the treasurer of the association for
financial requirements.
SECTION 11 – SAFETY COMMITTEE shall
consist of a chairperson and two vice-chairpersons appointed by the President
of the Association, each to be appointed for a three-year rotating term. The
Safety Committee, with the Safety Officers of each company, will ensure the
highest level of safety and health for all members, to eliminate accidents,
injuries, medical and hazardous material exposures and damage to equipment and
facilities. The Safety Committee will review accident and injury reports and
workmen’s compensation reports.
A.
Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) Committee
B.
Computer Committee
C.
Photo Team Committee
D.
Personal Awards Program Committee
E.
Recruitment and Retention of Volunteer Fire and Rescue Personnel
F.
Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Committee
G.
Chief Officers Committee
H.
Training Committee
I.
Credentials Committee
J.
Steering Committee – (members appointed by the President – this committee is
advisory only)
SECTION
13 - In addition to the aforementioned Standing Committees, The President of
The Association shall appoint the following ad hoc committees:
A.
Annual Banquet Committee. To be appointed by the President. The Treasurer of
The Association shall be a member.
B.
Boundaries Committee. Minimum of five members.
C.
Nominating Committee. To be appointed at the September meeting of each odd numbered
year.