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 Code of Ordinances
 Title 2. Administration And Personnel
 Chapter 2.48. Fire Department

  § 2.48.030. Election of officers  

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  • A. Elections to be Held Annually. On the first Wednesday in November in each and every year the fire department shall elect a chief, a first assistant chief, and a second assistant chief, who shall hold office for one year from January 1 to December 31. At that time, the Department shall also elect the President and other administrative officers as set forth in section 2.48.020.

    B. Approval of Elections by Council. The election shall be held at the fire house at eight p.m. of the day above-stated in such manner as the department may provide. A statement of the result of the election shall be signed by the secretary and submitted to the council at its first regular meeting in January; at which time the council shall either approve and confirm or disapprove and refuse to confirm the election of each of the persons designated as chief, first assistant chief and second assistant chief for the term stated.

    C. Vacancy. In case the council shall disapprove of any of the officers so elected or in case a vacancy occurs in any office from any other cause, the presiding officer of the department shall call a special meeting of the department as soon as possible to fill the vacancy. Any person elected at a special meeting shall assume office the day following his approval by council.

    D. Right to Vote. All persons who are active members of the department, all members who are in good standing and have been such for at least three months prior to the election shall have the right to vote, which right shall be determined by a list of the members of the respective companies duly verified by affidavit to be furnished by the secretaries of the respective companies.

    E. Eligibility of Chief. The chief and two assistant chiefs shall be selected from the active members of the fire department, and no person shall be eligible for the office of chief or assistant chief who has not served as an active member of the department for at least five years next preceding his or her election. (Prior code § 3-3)

(Ord. No. 2008/18, 9-15-08)