A. Purpose: Pursuant to the powers granted by the state, the city intends by this chapter to provide for the protection of its citizens from the dangers of fire, and to set requirements, rules and regulations for the organization of its fire department. (1995 Code § 25-1-1)
B. Authority: The city council shall have the authority, power and duty to enforce these provisions. The city council shall have the authority to interpolate, amend, delete, change any or all of this chapter at any regular scheduled or special meeting called for that purpose, being that a quorum is present and a majority vote so dictates. (1995 Code § 25-1-2)
C. Definitions: For the purposes of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings herein described:
CHIEF: The duly elected and approved fire chief of the Green River volunteer fire department.
CITY: The city of Green River, Utah.
DEPARTMENT: The Green River volunteer fire department. (1995 Code § 25-1-3)