The Township of Palmer, by and through its Board
of Supervisors, by virtue of the authority set forth in Section 1803
of the Second Class Township Code, as amended, enacts and ordains as follows.
All whereas clauses referred to above shall
be incorporated herein by reference.
The previous positions of Fire Administrator
and Fire Chief shall be consolidated into one position of employment
known as the "Fire Commissioner."
[Amended 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-481]
The Fire Commissioner shall be the chief executive
officer of the Palmer Municipal Fire Department.
[Amended 11-6-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-481]
The Fire Commissioner shall reside within five
driving miles of Palmer Township boundaries. Immediately upon his
appointment, the Fire Commissioner may appoint a Fire Marshal, Deputy
Chief, Battalion Chief for each station, and Captain(s) for each division.
Immediately upon his appointment, the Fire Commissioner
may appoint a Fire Marshal and Assistant Fire Marshal and one or more
Assistant Chiefs for each division.