5294GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 10 November 2022

5294 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 10 November 2022 (b) if a position referred to in subclause (1)(c) becomes vacant prior to the completion of the first annual general meeting or at any time, then the brigade members are to vote for a replacement member to fill the position. (6) The brigade members may elect, set the term of office, describe the duties of, and dismiss, any person to any other position including secretary, treasurer, equipment officer, training officer or other positions, and may combine those positions. (7) The brigade members may establish types of brigade membership including fire fighting members, auxiliary members, cadet members, and honorary life members. 7. Duties of captain and bush fire brigade officers (1) The duties of the captain are to— (a) provide leadership to bush fire brigades; (b) monitor bush fire brigades’ resourcing, equipment and training levels; (c) liaise with the local government concerning— (i) fire prevention or fire suppression matters generally; (ii) directions to be issued by the local government to bush fire control officers, including those who issue permits to burn; and (iii) bush fire brigade officers; (d) ensure that a list of bush fire brigade members is maintained; (e) report annually to the local government the office bearers of the bush fire brigade in accordance with the Regulations; (f) report to the local government annually, for consideration and appropriate provision being made in the next local government budget, the status of a bush fire brigade’s— (i) training and readiness; (ii) protective clothing; (iii) equipment; and (iv) vehicles and appliances. (g) nominate persons to the CEO for appointment as bush fire control officers by the local (h) arrange for normal brigade activities as authorised by the Act or by the local government; and (i) where a vacancy occurs in a position appointed under clause 6(1)(c), to— (i) advise the CEO of the vacancy as soon as practicable; and (ii) make alternate suitable arrangements for that position until an appointment is made. (2) The duties of lieutenants are to— (a) provide support to the Captain; (b) command and manage members during emergencies and other Brigade related activities; (c) demonstrate positive leadership and mentor members; (d) maintain open lines of communication and encourage positive interaction and teamwork between members; (e) ensure Bush Fire Operating Procedures are adhered to during brigade activities; (f) ensure members engaged in firefighting activities hold competencies relevant to the task; (g) work cohesively with the brigade Training Officer and conduct training activities for members; (h) ensure the behaviour of members is in accordance with the Local Government’s code of conduct; and (i) in the absence of the brigade Captain the most senior Lieutenant present assumes the responsibilities and duties of that office and takes ultimate responsibility for the performance of all Brigade activities. 8. Appointment, employment, payment, dismissal and duties of bush fire control officers The appointment, employment, payment, dismissal and duties of bush fire control officers is dealt with by the Act. 9. Maintenance and equipment with appliances and apparatus of bush fire brigades The local government may provide funds for the maintenance and equipment with appliances and apparatus of bush fire brigades in accordance with Part 6 of the Local Government Act 1995. Dated 19 October 2022