1338GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 May 2024

1338 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, WA 31 May 2024 (e) to invest or place on deposit any of the funds of the bush fire brigade not immediately required to perform the normal brigade activities; (f) to delegate to a person, as from time to time thought fit, any functions (being less than the total functions of the Committee) on any conditions it thinks fit; (g) to do all things necessary or convenient in order to perform any of its functions and to secure the performance of the normal brigade activities by the bush fire brigade; and (h) deal with membership applications, grievances, disputes and disciplinary matters. 4.2 Constitution of Committee (1) The Committee of the bush fire brigade is to consist of the brigade officers being the Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Training Officer, Equipment Officer and the Lieutenants of the bush fire brigade. (2) The brigade officers are to— (a) be elected at the annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade; (b) hold office until the next annual general meeting; and (c) be eligible for re-election at the next annual general meeting. (3) Any brigade officer may be removed from office by an absolute majority decision of the brigade members present in person or by proxy at a special meeting called for such a purpose. (4) The Committee may appoint a brigade member to fill a vacancy in any office arising from a resolution under subclause (3) or which has arisen for any other reason. PART 5—MEETINGS OF BUSH FIRE BRIGADE 5.1 Ordinary meetings (1) Ordinary meetings may be called at any time by the Secretary by giving at least 7 days notice to all brigade members and to the Chief Fire Control Officer, for the purpose of— (a) organising and checking equipment; (b) requisitioning new or replacement equipment; (c) organising field excursions, training sessions, hazard reduction programs, and the preparation of fire-breaks; (d) establishing new procedures in respect of any of the normal brigade activities; and (e) dealing with any general business. (2) In a notice given under subclause (1), the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be (3) Business may be conducted at an ordinary meeting of the bush fire brigade notwithstanding that it was not specified in a notice given under subclause (1) in relation to that meeting. 5.2 Special meetings (1) The Secretary is to call a special meeting when 5 or more brigade members request one in writing. (2) At least 2 days notice of a special meeting is to be given by the Secretary, to all brigade members and to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. (3) In a notice given under subclause (2) the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be (4) No business is to be conducted at a special meeting beyond that specified in a notice given under subclause (2) in relation to that meeting. 5.3 Annual general meeting (1) At least 7 days notice of the annual general meeting is to be given by the Secretary to all brigade members and to the Chief Bush Fire Control Officer. (2) At the annual general meeting the bush fire brigade is to— (a) elect the brigade officers from among the brigade members; (b) consider the Captain’s report on the year’s activities; (c) adopt the annual financial statements; (d) deal with any general business. (3) In a notice given under subclause (1), the Secretary is to specify the business which is to be (4) Business may be conducted at an annual general meeting notwithstanding that it was not specified in a notice given under subclause (1) in relation to that meeting. 5.4 Quorum (1) Except for Committee Meetings, the quorum for a meeting of the bush fire brigade is at least 50% of the committee members and a total of not less than 5 members of the bush fire brigade. (2) Notwithstanding the provision of subsection (1) the CBFCO may vary these requirements with the approval of the local government. (3) No business is to be transacted at a meeting of the bush fire brigade unless a quorum of brigade members is present in person or by proxy.