(A) The first six members shall vote for Chairperson of the Board at the yearly election to be held at the first meeting each January.
(B) The Vice Chair shall by elected by the Board to perform duties of the Chairperson in the event of absence of the Chairperson.
(C) The Chairperson shall appoint a Secretary to keep the minutes of all regular and special meetings and any other duties delegated by the Chairperson and the Board. The Secretary shall keep records of Board appointments and notify the respective boards of expiration of terms.
(D) Members of the Fire Board who are elected to the boards of their respective entity shall report back all business and recommendations of the Fire Board. In the event of the absence of the elected board member, the member at large shall report back to each respective municipality.
(E) The Chairperson shall establish an agenda, run the meetings according to the provisions established by the State Open Meetings Act, Public Act 267 of 1976, being M.C.L.A. §§ 15.261 through 15.275, call for votes on motions and keep order in the meeting.
(F) The Chairperson shall appoint committees as needed. The Board shall maintain necessary insurance on all vehicles, personnel, equipment and buildings including liability insurance at its discretion to adequately protect the village and townships and a copy of all policies shall be furnished annually to all entities.
(Ord. 120, passed 10-13-1997)