Shire of Plantagenet Bush Fire Brigades Local Law 2020
1006GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2020
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1006 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2020 (d) maintain a personal incident diary with a record of events that occur during all incidents if assuming the role of the most Senior Officer; (e) in the absence of a more Senior Officer, conduct brigade briefings and post incident analysis of any incident involving fire fighting or management issues; (f) encourage positive interaction and teamwork between members; (g) ensure DFES standing operating procedures are adhered to at brigade activities; (h) endeavour to ensure active members engaged in brigade activities are allocated tasks relevant to their competencies; (i) work cohesively with the Brigade Training Officer to conduct training activities for active members; and (j) ensure the behaviour of members is in accordance with the Code of Conduct Policy. (5) Qualifications— Fire fighting and or support experience Minimum 3 years Competent Structural Fire fighting theory and/or practical Competent 3.5 President (1) The President presides over all brigade meetings. The position is not required to perform active operational duties and may be inclusive to an additional position held within the brigade. (2) The position reports to the Captain on administrative matters pertinent to the brigade. In the absence of the President, the Captain or next most Senior Officer may preside over a meeting. (3) The President shall perform the following functions— (a) preside over all brigade meetings; (b) ensure meeting procedure and protocol is maintained; (c) promote the aims and objectives of the brigade where possible; (d) advise the brigade on administrative matters; (e) report brigade matters to the Captain; (f) promote open fair discussion during debate in relation to brigade matters; and (g) ensure minutes of meetings are signed and dated by the President. (4) Qualifications must include— (a) Understanding of meeting procedures; and (b) Demonstrated ability to conduct and manage meetings. 3.6 Secretary (1) The Secretary is to record and manage administrational matters of the brigade. The position is not required to perform active operational duties and may be inclusive to an additional position held within the brigade. (2) The position reports to the President on administration matters relevant to the brigade. This position may be held in conjunction with the Treasurer position. (3) The Secretary shall perform the following functions— (a) Ensure members receive notification of brigade meetings in accordance with Part 5— Meetings of the brigades; (b) Where deemed appropriate, prepare an agenda for brigade meetings and distribute to members prior to meetings; (c) Ensure minutes of brigade meetings are recorded and where ever possible, distributed to all members prior to next meeting; (d) Document and record all brigade correspondence; (e) Ensure brigade information is disseminated to all listed members; (f) Make available circulars and other information to members; and (g) Work cohesively with local government management and administration staff on matters relevant to brigade administration. (4) Qualifications must include— (a) Demonstrated ability to take minutes; (b) Demonstrated record keeping and filing skills; (c) An understanding of meeting procedures; and (d) Developing computer skills. 3.7 Treasurer (1) The role of the Treasurer is to manage and report on all financial matters relevant to the brigade. The position is not required to perform active operational duties and may be inclusive to an