A. Bylaws Of Department: The bylaws of the volunteer department shall include the following:
1. All volunteer fire department members are required, when notified, to respond to alarms of fire and other emergencies.
2. A member is required to be present at all regular meetings, called meetings and schools presented for the benefit of the firefighters.
3. At least one regular business meeting of the members is held each month. (1990 Code § 13-207)
4. 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.
5. Any members leaving the city for an extended period of time is required to notify the chief.
6. Any member refusing to attend training classes provided for members of the department will be expelled from the rolls.
7. Any member of the fire department may be expelled from the rolls for the following offenses: (1990 Code § 13-207; amd. 2004 Code)
a. Conduct unbecoming a firefighter;
b. Any act of insubordination;
c. Neglect of duty;
d. Any violation of rules and regulations governing the fire department;
e. Conviction of a felony;
f. By majority vote of the members of the company and approval of the city council; or
g. Noncompliance with subsection 5-2-1D of this chapter. (1990 Code § 13-207)
B. Rules And Regulations: The city council, by motion or resolution, may adopt and change regulations relating to the fire department, its organization, operation and compensation. (1990 Code § 13-208)