Shire of Wyalkatchem Dogs Local Law 2022
5Name and officers of bush fire brigade
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5 Name and officers of bush fire brigade (1) On establishing a bush fire brigade under clause 4(1) the local government is to— (a) Give a name to the bush fire brigade; (b) Specify the brigade area in which the bush fire brigade is primarily responsible for carrying out the normal brigade activities; and (c) Appoint— (i) a Captain; (ii) a First Lieutenant; (iii) a Second Lieutenant; and (iv) additional Lieutenants if the local government considers it necessary.; (2) A person appointed to a position pursuant to subclause (1)(c) is to be taken to be a brigade member. (3) The appointments referred to in subclause (1)(c) expire at the completion of the first annual general meeting of the bush fire brigade. (4) An election is to be held at the first annual general meeting by the members of the brigade for appointments to the positions referred to in subclause 1(c) or established under subclause (6) and every subsequent annual general meeting. (5) If a position referred to in subclause (1)(c) or established under subclause (6) 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; and