A. 
Except as provided therein and by statute or Town Charter, the Fire Department shall be governed by bylaws adopted by the members of the Fire Department. Upon adoption, the bylaws, or any amendment thereto, shall be submitted to the Board of Fire Commissioners. Such bylaws, or amendments, automatically shall become effective within 30 days following submission to the Board of Fire Commissioners unless rejected by vote of all Commissioners. In the event of partial rejection, the portion not so rejected shall become effective as provided herein.
B. 
Such bylaws shall specify, in addition to other matters, the method and qualifications necessary for gaining membership to the Department; the method and qualifications necessary for the election of officers; and the responsibilities, duties, standards of conduct, and disciplinary action to which officers and members shall be subjected.