6-2-6: BYLAWS:

The bylaws of the department shall include the following:

   A.   All volunteer fire department members are required, when notified, to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies;

   B.   A member is required to be present at all regular meetings, called meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters;

   C.   At least one regular business meeting of the members shall be held each month; (2015 Code § 13-207)

   D.   Any member having two (2) unexcused absences in succession or three (3) unexcused absences in a period of three (3) months will be expelled from the fire department rolls;

   E.   Any member leaving the city for an extended period of time is required to notify the chief;

   F.   Any member refusing to attend training classes provided for members of the department will be expelled; and

   G.   Any member of the fire department may be expelled from the rolls for the following offenses: (2015 Code § 13-207; amd. 2016 Code)

      1.   Conduct unbecoming a firefighter;

      2.   Any act of insubordination;

      3.   Neglect of duty;

      4.   Any violation of rules and regulations governing the fire department;

      5.   Conviction of a felony; or

      6.   By majority vote of the members of the company and approval of the city council. (2015 Code § 13-207)