Part 1Preliminary

Part 1—Preliminary 1.1 Interpretation (1) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires, where a term is used in these Rules and is defined in the local law, the Act or the Regulations, then the term is to be taken to have the meaning assigned to it in the local law, the Act or the Regulations, as the case may be. (2) In these Rules, unless the context otherwise requires— absolute majority means a majority of more than 50% of the number of— (a) brigade members of the bush fire brigade, whether in attendance at the meeting or not, if the majority is required at a meeting of the bush fire brigade; or (b) brigade officers of the bush fire brigade, whether in attendance at the meeting or not, if the majority is required at a meeting of the Committee; Committee means the Committee of the bush fire brigade; local law means the Shire of Gnowangerup Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2016; and normal brigade activities is defined by section 35A of the Act. (3) Subject to these Rules, where a decision is to be made by the bush fire brigade, then the decision may be made by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the brigade members who are present in person or by proxy at the meeting. (4) Subject to these Rules, where a decision is to be made by the Committee, then the decision may be made by a resolution passed by a simple majority of the brigade officers who are present in person or by proxy at the meeting. Part 2—Objects and membership of bush fire brigade 2.1 Objectives of bush fire brigade The objectives of the bush fire brigade are to carry out— (a) the normal brigade activities; and (b) the functions of the bush fire brigade which are specified in the Act, the Regulations and the local law. 2.2 Applications for membership Applications for membership of a bush fire brigade shall— (a) be submitted to the Captain or Secretary of the relevant bush fire brigade, who shall forward a copy of the application to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer within one week of the application being submitted; and