From and after the passage and taking effect of this chapter, the fire department of the city shall consist of a chief of the fire department, and such honorary members and volunteers' organization as the city council may by resolution elect or denominate, and the city police shall be ex officio members of the fire department. There shall not be more than twenty eight (28) total members according to Montana state law. (1977 Code § 2.30.010; amd. 2000 Code; Ord. 311-09, 4-28-2009)