4Constitutions of rural fire brigades—the Act, s 135

4 Constitutions of rural fire brigades—the Act, s 135

4 Constitutions of rural fire brigades—the Act, s 135

(1) A rural fire brigade must have a constitution.

(2) The constitution must—

(a) be in a form approved by the responsible authority for the brigade, and

(b) provide for the following matters—

(i) the council or other governing body of the brigade and its office bearers,

(ii) the name of the brigade,

(iii) the classification of members of the brigade other than officers,

(iv) arrangements for meetings of the brigade,

(v) the voting rights of members of the brigade,

(vi) the conduct of fundraising appeals by the brigade and the application of money or a benefit received in the course of an appeal.

(3) The Commissioner may direct the responsible authority for a brigade to approve the form of the constitution of the brigade.

(4) If the responsible authority fails to comply with the direction within 21 days—

(a) the Commissioner may approve the form of the constitution, making provision for the matters referred to in subsection (2), and

(b) the responsible authority may not amend, revoke or replace the constitution.

(5) The Commissioner must review the constitution of the brigade annually to decide whether to amend the constitution.

(6) In deciding whether to amend the constitution, the Commissioner must consider any relevant Service Standards.