(A) There is hereby established the Township Fire Department. The Township Board, acting by resolution, shall appoint such persons who, based on experience, training, and qualifications, would, in its discretion, best perform the duties associated with providing fire protection to the citizens of the township.
(B) The Township Board shall approve an annual appropriation for the operation and maintenance of the Department and its equipment, and for that purpose shall have the authority to use general funds to initiate the creation of a special assessment district and levy assessments, sell bonds, establish user fees, or raise revenues in any other manner provided for under law for the operation and maintenance of the Department; it shall provide for payment of any debts incurred incidental to its continued operation; it shall purchase necessary equipment; and/or construct public buildings for uses incidental to the maintenance and operation of a Fire Department. The Township Board shall establish rules and regulations for the operations of the Department and the care of the equipment.
(Ord. 21, passed 1-16-1992)