3122GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 4 September 2018

3122 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 4 September 2018 (c) a second lieutenant; and (d) any additional lieutenants or officers considered appropriate for the effective management of normal brigade activities. (2) If the members of a bush fire brigade have not elected a bush fire brigade member to a position, the local government may make an appointment to the position it sees fit and as considered appropriate. (3) When considering the election or appointment of persons to the positions in subclause (1), the bush fire brigade members or the local government as the case may be, are to have regard to the qualifications, training and experience which may be advisable to fill each position. (4) The local government may remove any person elected or appointed from any position. 9. Clause 3.5 amended (a) Delete the title of clause 3.5 and insert— 3.5 Duties of CBFCO and Captain (b) Delete subclauses 3.5(c) and (d) and insert— (c) to liaise with the local government concerning fire prevention or fire suppression matters generally and directions issued by the local government to bush fire control officers (including those who issue permits to burn), bush fire brigades or bush fire brigade officers; (d) to ensure that lists of bush fire brigade members are maintained in accordance with clause 4.3; 10. Clause 3.6 inserted After clause 3.5 insert the following— 3.6 Training of officers (1) The local government is to supply each bush fire control officer and Captain with a copy of the Act, the Regulations, any Bush Fire Operating Procedures adopted, this local law and any other written laws which may be relevant to the performance of the bush fire brigade officers’ functions, and any amendments made from time to time. (2) Bush fire control officers are to complete a Bush Fire Control Officers course conducted by an organisation approved by the CEO, within 12 months of appointment, unless a course has been completed within the 4 years prior to appointment as a bush fire control officer. (3) Bush fire control officers are required to complete a bush fire control officers course or a bush fire control officers refresher course at least once every 5 years. 11. Clause 4.3 amended Delete subclause 4.3(1) and insert— (1) The Captain is to review the membership and report to the CEO and CBFCO the name and contact details of each bush fire brigade member. 12. Clause 4.4 amended Delete clause 4.4 and insert— 4.4 Right to object to or review of decision (1) If an application for membership is refused under clause 4.2, the CEO is to notify the applicant in writing as soon as practicable after the decision is made, of— (a) the reasons for the refusal; and (b) the right to object to the local government within 14 days of the date of notice. (2) If it is proposed that a bush fire brigade member is to be suspended under clause 4.3(2) or terminated under clause 4.3(3)(c) or (d), the CEO is to notify the bush fire brigade member in writing as soon as practicable after the decision is made, of— (a) the reasons for the intention to suspend or terminate the bush fire brigade member; (b) the opportunity to respond and answer any matters which might give grounds for suspension or dismissal— (i) in person or in writing to the CEO; or (ii) to meet with a minimum of any three of the Captain, CBFCO, CEO, or President; and (c) the right to object to the local government within 14 days of the date of notice, or such other time as may be agreed. (3) The decisions of any meeting in accordance with subclause (2)(b)(ii), of a bush fire brigade member with a minimum of any three of the Captain, CBFCO, CEO, or President— (a) are to be made by simple majority; and (b) may revoke, vary or confirm the original decision to suspend or terminate the bush fire brigade member. (4) The bush fire brigade member is to be notified in writing as soon as practical after a decision under subclause (3) is made, of— (a) the decision and the reasons for the decision; and (b) the right to object to the local government within 14 days of the date of notice.