[Amended 1-29-1990, effective 3-1-1990]
[1]
Editor's Note: This article was originally
adopted by the Special Town Meeting 10-15-1937 and amended by the
Board of Selectmen 1-28-1976.
There shall be established in the Town of Woodbridge
a Fire Commission, which together with the Woodbridge Volunteer Fire
Association, Inc., and any other provider of fire and emergency services
shall be considered as the Fire Department of the Town of Woodbridge.
The Commission shall be responsible for the
general management and control of the Fire Department and of the property
and equipment used in connection therewith.
A.
The Commission shall consist of five Commissioners
appointed in odd-numbered years by the Board of Selectmen to serve
for terms of four years commencing on July 1. Initially five persons
shall be appointed, three for a four-year term and two for a two-year
term. The Commissioners shall, from among themselves, elect a Chairperson
and a Secretary.
B.
Commissioners shall be resident electors of the Town,
none of whom shall be an active member of any fire or emergency service
association.
The Commission shall:
A.
Have the responsibility for proper maintenance and
use of all physical properties, apparatus, and equipment used in delivery
of fire and other services provided by the Fire Department to the
residents of Woodbridge;
B.
Establish and enforce general operating policies regarding
the management and control of the Fire Department and the kinds and
extent of services to be provided by the Fire Department to the residents
of Woodbridge;
D.
To the extent it deems appropriate, enter in agreements
with any provider for delivery of services, subject to the approval
by the Board of Selectmen;
E.
Continuously evaluate the need for fire equipment;
F.
Maintain adequate records pertaining to the operation
of the Fire Department;
G.
Prepare an annual budget for the operation of the
Fire Department;
H.
Oversee expenditures from the annual budget and capital
budget; and
I.
Make such rules and regulations as it deems necessary
to carry out all of its responsibilities.