10November 2022 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5293

10 November 2022 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 5293 BUSH FIRES ACT 1954 BUSH FIRE BRIGADES LOCAL LAW 2022 Local Government Act 1995, Bush Fires Act 1954 and under all other powers enabling it, the Council of the Shire of Kondinin resolved on 21 September 2022 to make the following local law.

1. Citation Shire of Kondinin Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2022.
2. Commencement This local law will come into operation 14 days after publication in the
3. Application
4. Definitions (1) In this local law unless the context otherwise requires— Bush Fires Act 1954; brigade area is defined in clause 6(1)(b); bush fire brigade is defined in section 7 of the Act; normal brigade activities is defined by section 35A of the Act; and Regulations means Regulations made under the Act. (2) In this local law, unless the context otherwise requires, a reference to— (a) a captain; (b) a first lieutenant; (c) a second lieutenant; and (d) any additional lieutenants; means a person holding that position in a bush fire brigade.
5. Establishment of a bush fire brigade (1) The local government may establish a bush fire brigade for the purpose of carrying out normal brigade activities. (2) A bush fire brigade is established on the date of the local government’s decision under subclause (1). (3) A bush fire brigade established under subclause (1) is to hold a meeting at least once every financial year to appoint persons to the positions in clause 6(1)(c).
6. Name and officers of bush fire brigade (1) On establishing a bush fire brigade under clause 4(1) the local government is to— (a) give a name to the bush fire brigade; (b) specify the brigade area in which the bush fire brigade is primarily responsible for carrying out the normal brigade activities; and (c) appoint— (i) a captain; (ii) a first lieutenant; (iii) a second lieutenant; and (iv) additional lieutenants if the local government considers it necessary. (2) A person appointed to a position pursuant to subclause (1)(c) is to be taken to be a brigade member. (3) The appointments referred to in subclause (1)(c) expire at the completion of the first annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade. (4) In accordance with section 43 of the Act, the local government may remove or appoint officers of a bush fire brigade as deemed necessary or appropriate. (5) Subject to subclause (4)— (a) an election is to be held at the first annual general meeting by the members of the brigade for appointments to the positions referred to in subclause (1)(c) and every subsequent annual general meeting; and