4-1-4: BYLAWS:

The bylaws of the department shall include the following:

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

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

   C.   Monthly Business Meeting: At least one regular business meeting of the members shall be held each month;

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

   E.   Leaving City For Extended Period: Any member leaving the city for an extended period of time is required to notify the chief;

   F.   Training Classes: Any member refusing to attend training classes provided for members of the department will be dropped; and

   G.   Offenses: Any member of the fire department may be dropped from the rolls for the following offenses:

      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 (1989 Code § 13-207)

      6.   By majority vote of the members of the department and approval of the city council. (1989 Code § 13-207; amd. 2002 Code)