35.07 LIABILITY INSURANCE.

The Council shall contract to insure against liability of the City or members of the department for injuries, death, or property damage arising out of and resulting from the performance of departmental duties.

35.08 FIRES OUTSIDE CITY LIMITS.

The department shall answer calls to fires and other emergencies outside the City limits if the Fire Chief determines that such emergency exists and that such action will not endanger persons and property within the City limits.

35.09 FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISORY BOARD.

A Fire Department Advisory Board is hereby created to advise the Council on the needed facilities and equipment to provide adequate fire protection for the City, and such rural areas as shall contract with the City for fire protection.

35.10 BOARD ORGANIZATION.

The Board shall consist of two representatives of the City Council; one township trustee or their designated representative from each rural township which shall contract with the City for fire protection, and the officers of the Durant Fire Department. The Mayor shall be an ex officio member of the Board.

35.11 DUTIES OF THE BOARD.

In addition to its duties to make plans and rules for the operation of the Fire Department, and to revise and update the plans and rules as required, the Board shall annually review and approve the budget prepared by the Clerk and Fire Chief.

35.12 REPORTS.

The Fire Department’s revenue and expenditures shall be reported monthly by the Clerk to the Council as required by law. The Fire Chief shall make a report to the Council of the Fire Department’s activities once a year at the first Council meetings in February of each calendar year prior to the annual township meeting. The Council shall be apprised of any additional equipment purchased by Firefighter’s Inc., but a full accounting of Firefighter’s Inc. shall not be required by the Council but may be required by the Auditors Office of the State of Iowa.