a. There is hereby established in the Town of Schererville a Fire Pension Board, which Local Board shall perform the following duties, namely:
1. Establish the standards for passing the physical agility test, general aptitude test, and physical examination required for admission of a new employee to PERF;
2. Certify to PERF that an applicant for employment has passed those examinations listed in subsection (a) above;
3. Determine whether member(s) of the Fire Department are entitled to a leave of absence for purposes of disability;
4. Determine whether a member has a covered impairment as defined by Indiana Code, § 36-8-8-12.3, as amended from time to time, which makes the member unable, either temporarily or permanently, to perform the member's duties with the Fire Department;
5. Hear and determine all applications for relief or pensions;
6. Make all rules necessary for the discharge of its duties; and
7. All other duties imposed upon the Local Board by applicable law.
(Ord. No. 1541, § 2, 10-17-01)