6Duties of Captain and bush fire brigade officers

6 Duties of Captain and bush fire brigade officers (1) The duties of the Captain are to— (a) provide leadership to bush fire brigades; (b) monitor bush fire brigades' resourcing, equipment and training levels; (c) liaise with the local government concerning— (i) fire prevention or fire suppression matters generally; (ii) directions to be issued by the local government to bush fire control officers, including those who issue permits to burn; and (iii) bush fire brigade officers; (d) ensure that a list of bush fire brigade members is maintained; (e) report annually to the local government the office bearers of the bush fire brigade in accordance with the Regulations; (f) report to the local government not later than 31 March each year, for consideration and appropriate provision being made in the next local government budget, the status of a bush fire brigade's— (i) training and readiness; (ii) protective clothing; (iii) equipment; and (iv) vehicles and appliances. (g) nominate persons to the CEO for appointment as bush fire control officers by the local (h) arrange for normal brigade activities as authorised by the Act or by the local government; and (i) where a vacancy occurs in a position appointed under clause 6(1)(c), to— (i) advise the CEO of the vacancy as soon as practicable; and (ii) make alternate suitable arrangements for that position until an appointment is made. (2) The duties of other bush fire brigade officers are to support the Captain in his/her role.