Except as provided therein and by statute or Town Charter, the Fire
Department shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members of the
Fire Department. Upon adoption, the bylaws, or any amendment thereto,
shall be submitted to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Such bylaws,
or amendments, automatically shall become effective within 30 days
following submission to the Board of Fire Commissioners unless rejected
by vote of all Commissioners. In the event of partial rejection, the
portion not so rejected shall become effective as provided herein.