[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of
Palmer 8-21-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-365.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
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,[1] as amended, enacts and ordains as follows.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 66803.
All whereas clauses referred to above shall be incorporated herein by
reference.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The whereas clauses are on file in the Township
offices.
The previous positions of Fire Administrator and Fire Chief shall be
consolidated into one position of employment known as the "Fire Commissioner."
A.
The position of Fire Commissioner shall be a paid employment
position of Palmer Township, and the individual designated to serve that position
shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors of Palmer Township.
B.
The Fire Commissioner shall serve solely at the discretion
and pleasure of the Board of Supervisors of Palmer Township.
C.
The Fire Commissioner shall also be subordinate to the
position: of Township Manager.
The Fire Commissioner shall be the chief operating officer of the Palmer
Municipal Fire Department.
A.
The position of Fire Chief shall be eliminated with all
responsibilities of the previous position of Fire Chief being assumed by the
Fire Commissioner.
B.
The position of Fire Administrator shall be eliminated
with all previously imposed responsibilities of that position being assumed
by the Fire Commissioner.
A.
The Fire Commissioner shall be subject to the power and
authority of the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors, and the Fire Commissioner
shall be in charge at all fires, emergencies, drills and demonstrations related
to firesafety and fire prevention in Palmer Township.
B.
The Fire Commissioner shall possess all the rights, powers
and duties usually vested in a Fire Chief in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
C.
The Fire Commissioner shall report monthly in writing
to the Palmer Township Board of Supervisors on all activities and fire calls.
D.
The Fire Commissioner shall have overall and final responsibility
for all operating records and equipment, including his assignment and shall
see to replacement or repair of defective equipment.
E.
The Fire Commissioner shall be entitled to the respect
of the members of the Department.
The Fire Commissioner shall reside within the Township boundaries.
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.
A.
The provisions of this ordinance shall preempt and shall
supersede any provisions of the bylaws of the Palmer Municipal Fire Department,
Inc. which are inconsistent with the terms of this ordinance.
B.
The bylaws of the Department shall be amended within
90 days of the enactment of this ordinance to further implement the intent
of the Board of Supervisors and directives of this ordinance.