The officers of the fire department shall consist of a chief, assistant chief, president, secretary, treasurer and board of trustees, made up of three (3) members of the department. The offices of secretary and treasurer may be held by one and the same person if the department so desires. (Revised Code 1958)
All officers shall be elected by secret ballot at the annual meeting of the members of the department, and, with the exception of the board of trustees, each shall serve for a term of one year. At each annual meeting one trustee shall be elected to hold office for a period of three (3) years. All officers, including trustees, shall hold office until their successors are duly elected and qualified. Upon election, the fire chief elect shall cause his name to be submitted to the mayor and city council for formal appointment as fire chief. (Revised Code 1958; amd. 1984 Code)