All resignations shall be in writing and forwarded to the Clerk
of the Fire Board. All equipment in the custody of the resigning member
must be returned, within 10 days, to the respective Company Captain,
including but not limited to the fire-fighting gear, radio equipment
and badges. No resignation will be accepted until approved by the
Fire Board and confirmed by the Mayor and Council.
[Amended 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2661-2023]
Voting on all expulsions shall be by ballot conducted by the
Board of Fire Commissioners, and no member shall be reported for expulsion
except by a majority vote of the commissioners present, but not less
than four affirmative votes on the matter. The Fire Liaison will not
vote on expulsions.
[Amended 4-25-2023 by Ord. No. 2661-2023]
If any of the companies' active firematic members vote for the
suspension or expulsion of any of its members, such results shall
be reported to the Board of Fire Commissioners, at its next meeting
or subsequent thereto, upon which being done, the Board of Fire Commissioners
shall, upon proper hearing given to any such member, have power to
suspend, remove or expel any such member from the Department, but
such action by the Board of Fire Commissioners shall be subject to
review, affirmation or reversal by the Mayor and Council.
All members, following their expulsion from the Department,
shall be required forthwith to return all equipment in their custody,
including but not limited to the fire-fighting gear, radio equipment
and badges.