1012GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2020

1012 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 22 April 2020 (4) A member is not deemed to be active and is unable to cast a vote at any meeting of the brigade, unless all requirements in regards to brigade training and activities as set out under clause 4.12 of the Rules have been satisfied. (5) Each Auxiliary Member shall be entitled to one (1) vote at all brigade meetings. 5.7 Procedure at Meetings Meeting procedures and protocols are to be in accordance with the brigade‘s meeting procedures and protocol guidelines. Part 6—Committee 6.1 Meetings (1) Each brigade shall have a Committee. (2) The Committee shall convene a meeting of all members each calendar month or as required. (3) Any functions of the brigade may be delegated to the Committee provided that a motion approving of the delegation has been carried at either an Ordinary Meeting or AGM. (4) The Committee shall consist of the following Office Bearers— (a) President (b) Secretary (c) Treasurer (d) Captain (e) Additional members at the decision of the Committee. (5) The Committee will be responsible for the management and administration of the brigade. (6) The brigade officers are responsible for all operational requirements of the brigade. (7) A motion carried by the vote of a majority of those present at a Committee meeting shall be accepted as the decision of the Committee. (8) Each registered Committee Member present at a meeting of the Committee shall be entitled to one (1) vote. In the event of an equality of votes the President will be entitled to a second or casting vote. (9) The Secretary must keep accurate minutes of the meeting. (10) Minutes of these meetings shall be made available to members of the brigade. (11) All elected positions are for a term of twelve (12) consecutive months. Part 7—Brigade Elections 7.1 Nomination of Candidates for Brigade Elections (1) Any person accepting a nomination for a Committee position must be competent and qualified to perform the duties and responsibilities of that position. (2) The Secretary shall advise the President of the brigade at the general meeting prior to the AGM that nominations are required to be presented at the AGM. (3) A person can only be nominated by an Active Member. (4) A nomination must be endorsed by a second Active Member filling out a Nomination Form in the form of Schedule 2. (5) Each member is only entitled to nominate one (1) person per position. (6) A nomination may be made— (a) in writing to be received by the Committee before the official close of nominations; or (b) verbally at a general meeting prior to the AGM. (7) Nominees must sign or indicate acceptance of nomination. (8) Nominees for operational Brigade Officer positions must meet the minimum requirements for training as set out under Part 3 of the Rules. (9) Nominees for Brigade Officer positions must accept all requirements imposed by the brigade or legislation. (10) The Committee will assist and mentor new Brigade Officers in their new roles. (11) The CBFCO or a proxy may act in the position as returning officer during the election of office bearers at the AGM if requested by the brigade. 7.2 Conduct of Elections (1) Positions should be determined by vote in the ascending order of preference— Order Officer Term 1 President 1 year 2 Secretary 1 year 3 Treasurer 1 year 4 Brigade Captain 1 year 5 Lieutenants 1 year