(A) There is hereby established in the Town of Cedar Lake a Fire Pension Board, which Local Board shall perform the following duties, and fulfill specific responsibilities as set forth hereinafter, namely:
(1) Establish the standards for passing the physical agility test, general aptitude test, and physical examination required for admission of a new employee to NPRS;
(2) Certify that an NPRS applicant for employment has passed those examinations listed in subsection (A)(1) above;
(3) Determine whether member(s) of the Fire Department are entitled to leave of absence for the purposes of disability;
(4) Determine whether a member of the Fire Department has a covered impairment as defined by IC 36-8-8-12.3, as amended from time to time, which makes the member unable, either temporarily or permanently, to perform the member’s duties with the Fire Department;
(5) Hear and determine all applications for relief or pensions;
(6) Make all rules necessary for the discharge of its duties; and
(7) All other duties imposed upon the Local Board by applicable law.
(B) The members of the Local Board shall serve with no compensation for such services.
(Ord. 1315, passed 2-19-19)