As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CHIEF
The Chief of the Fire Department of the township.
DEPARTMENT
The Fire Department of the township.
MEMBERS or MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
All regular and probationary members of the Fire Department of the township irrespective of rank or duty.
OFFICER
A member of the Department of the rank of Lieutenant or higher.
PHYSICIAN or DEPARTMENT PHYSICIAN
The Physician appointed by the township.
REGULAR MEMBER or REGULAR MEMBERS OF THE DEPARTMENT
All members of the Fire Department irrespective of rank or duty, except probationary fire fighters.
RULES AND REGULATIONS or ADMINISTRATIVE RULES AND REGULATIONS
The administrative rules and regulations promulgated by the Township Manager as provided in this article.
TOWNSHIP MANAGER
The Township Manager of the Township of Montclair.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
The Township Manager shall, from time to time, promulgate rules and regulations in the manner provided in § 27-3. They shall provide in detail for the management, operation and conduct of the Fire Department and its members and shall implement the provisions of this chapter. The rules and regulations so promulgated shall be binding on the Fire Department and its members equally with the provisions of this chapter.
The rules and regulations promulgated by the Township Manager on November 25, 1952, as amended and supplemented, are continued in full force and effect and shall be deemed to implement this chapter. The Township Manager may amend or repeal all or any part of such rules and regulations or may make and establish such new or additional rules and regulations as may be expedient and proper for the better conduct, efficiency or management of the Department.
It shall be the duty of every member of the Department to familiarize himself or herself with this chapter and with the rules and regulations, together with any changes, additions or amendments thereof. For that purpose, a copy of this chapter and of the rules and regulations in printed form shall be issued to each member of the Department.