The duties of the Commission shall be as follows:
(A) To advise and make recommendations to the Town Council and/or Department, or its successor, regarding all matters concerning fire protection and first responder medical protection for the town.
(B) To receive all complaints from the residents of the town concerning the Department, and its Chief and to make recommendations for corrective action to the Town Council and/or Department, or its successor.
(C) To investigate all complaints concerning malfeasance or misfeasance of members of the Department, or its successor, and the Chief, and to make remedial recommendations to the Town Council and/or Department, or its successor.
(D) To propose rules and regulations for the government of the Department and Commission subject to the approval of the Town Council.
(E) To serve as a mediator between the Town Council and the Department, or its successor regarding any matters contained in any applicable Fire Protection Agreement or other matters relating to the relationship between the town, its residents and the Department, or its successor.
(F) To hold meetings at such times as may be deemed necessary throughout the year as the necessity may be determined by the Commission, the Town Council or the Department, or its successor. The meetings shall be held in compliance in all respects with the laws of the state including the “Open Door” law.
(Ord. 1004, passed 8-9-10)