Div 1Establishment of a bush fire brigade

Division 1—Establishment of a bush fire brigade 2.1 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). 2.2 Name and officers of bush fire brigade (1) On establishing a bush fire brigade under clause 2.1(1) the local government is to— (a) give a name to the bush fire brigade; (b) specify the area in which the bush fire brigade is primarily responsible for carrying out the normal brigade activities (the “brigade area”); and (c) appoint— (i) a Captain; (ii) a First Lieutenant; (iii) a Second Lieutenant; (iv) additional Lieutenants if the local government considers it necessary; (v) a Training Officer; (vi) an Equipment Officer; (vii) a Secretary; and (viii) a Treasurer; or (ix) a Secretary/Treasurer combined. (2) When considering the appointment of persons to the positions in subclause (1)(c), the local government is to have regard to the qualifications, experience and skills required to fill each position. (3) A person appointed to a position in subclause (1)(c) is to be taken to be a brigade member. (4) The appointments referred to in subclause (1)(c) expire at the completion of the first annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade. (5) If a position referred to in subclause (1)(c) becomes vacant prior to the completion of the first annual general meeting, then the local government is to appoint a person to fill the vacancy in accordance with subclause (2).