The office of Avalon Borough Fire Marshal is hereby established.
The Fire Marshal shall advise, consult and assist the Borough
Council and Borough Administration regarding matters concerning fire
safety, fire service and fire prevention, when requested. The Fire
Marshal may provide community education regarding fire prevention
and safety. The Fire Marshal may serve in an honorary capacity at
civic events and meetings. The Fire Marshal shall make such reports
regarding his/her official activities to Borough Council and/or its
designated committee(s) as directed.
The Fire Marshal serves an annual term by appointment of Borough
Council, who may appoint and remove at will by motion at a public
meeting.
Nothing herein shall amend or abridge the Fire Code Official's
authority arising under a Fire Code or other duly adopted ordinance,
or the authority of a Fire Marshal duly appointed under the Pennsylvania
State Fire Marshal Law, as amended.