35.02 ORGANIZATION.

The department consists of the Fire Chief and such other officers and personnel as may be authorized by the Council.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 372.13[4])

35.03 APPROVED BY COUNCIL.

No person having otherwise qualified shall be appointed to the department until such appointment is submitted to and approved by a majority of the Council members.

35.04 TRAINING.

All members of the department shall meet the minimum training standards established by the State Fire Marshal and attend and actively participate in regular or special training drills or programs as directed by the Fire Chief.

(Code of Iowa, Sec. 100B.2[4])

35.05 COMPENSATION.

The Vinton Fire Department Association shall receive annual compensation, as set by resolution of the Council, from the City. Such department compensation shall be deemed payments for maintenance services and training performed by department members. Payments to the Fire Department Association shall be sent to the department treasurer in the amount indicated and certified by the department secretary. Such payments may be used as the department association members determine in conformity with the constitution adopted by the department. Payments made to the Fire Department Association shall immediately be deposited in the department association bank account, and the money so accumulated shall no longer be public funds. Compensation for members shall also be set by Council resolution and shall provide compensation for leadership and responding to and extinguishing fires. Such compensation shall be certified monthly to the Clerk by the secretary and shall be paid directly to the Fire Department officers and members.