It shall be the duty of the President to preside at all meetings of the Company, impartially enforce the bylaws, and to appoint all committees. Except in the case of standing committees, all members of such and/or changes thereto shall be approved by a majority vote of the Fire Company at any regular or special meeting called for such purpose.
It shall be the duty of the Vice President to perform all duties of the President in case of his absence.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to keep a correct record of all monies received and expended by him and to render a written report at each annual meeting. The Treasurer shall be bonded by the Fire Company. He shall be Treasurer Pro Tem of all outstanding committees handling monies. The Treasurer shall receive a donation of $125 per annum.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
It shall be the duty of the Secretary to call the roll of members at every meeting and to record the proceedings of the meeting. He shall keep the books and shall file the papers pertaining to his office. He shall attend to all correspondence. He shall submit a report at the annual meeting. The Secretary or acting officers at the fire shall take roll call. The Secretary shall collect all dues and debts due the Company and shall pay the money so received over to the Treasurer. He shall perform such other duties as hereinafter provided or ordered by the Company, and he shall receive a donation of $125 per annum.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
The Chief shall have command of the Company at fires and schools of instruction and shall see that members perform their duties thereat. He shall be responsible for the proper maintenance of the firehouse and shall see to it that the apparatus and appliances of the Company are in good condition and ready for service at all times. It shall be the duty of the Chief to appoint three Deputy Chiefs. He shall have power to suspend any member refusing to do his duty, subject to the action of the organization at its next meeting. In the absence of the President and the Vice President, he shall preside at meetings of the Company, or he may delegate this authority to some other member of the Company. The Chief shall have power to call annual inspection of the Company. The Chief shall receive $200 per annum.
Both Assistant Chiefs shall assist the Chief in the performance of his duties. In the absence of the Chief, the First Assistant Chief shall perform his duties, and in the absence of both the Chief and the First Assistant Chief, the Second Assistant Chief shall act as Chief.
It shall be the duty of the Captains to assist at all fires and parades and to act under and pursuant to the directions of the Chief and the First and Second Assistant Chiefs or any of the Deputy Chiefs. The Captains shall appoint four Lieutenants with the approval of the Fire Chief and First and Second Assistant Chiefs.
The Directors shall have such powers as are conferred by law upon directors of membership corporations. It shall be their duty to guide the membership in the conduct of their business and to act for the Company on matters when time is of the essence. The Directors are to audit all Company books every six months and report to the Company.
Delegates and alternates elected by the Fire Company to represent them at state, district or county level shall be entitled to receive a remuneration toward expenses incurred at same, which must be approved by the Company. Delegates and alternates of the Oneida County Association shall serve for a period of four years upon election.
It shall be the duty of the Chaplains to direct the spiritual guidance of the Fire Company.