File #: REP 15-177    Version: 1 Name: Formation of Fire Dept Board of Trustees
Type: Informational Report Status: Meeting Item
File created: 3/27/2015 In control: CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP
On agenda: 4/6/2015 Final action:
Title: Formation of the Board of Trustees for Volunteer Firefighters Details: With the merger of the Camas and Washougal Fire Departments, the department absorbed the Washougal volunteer organization. Washington RCW 41.24.060 requires that any fire department with volunteer firefighters must form a Board of Trustees that is responsible for administering the volunteer firefighter pension system for the agency's members. This board must consist of: the Mayor, an appointed Council Member, Fire Chief, City Clerk and one member elected from the volunteer organization itself. Formation of the Board will require Council approval at a future meeting. Presenter: Nick Swinhart, Fire Chief
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Formation of the Board of Trustees for Volunteer Firefighters
Details:  With the merger of the Camas and Washougal Fire Departments, the department absorbed the Washougal volunteer organization. Washington RCW 41.24.060 requires that any fire department with volunteer firefighters must form a Board of Trustees that is responsible for administering the volunteer firefighter pension system for the agency's members. This board must consist of: the Mayor, an appointed Council Member, Fire Chief, City Clerk and one member elected from the volunteer organization itself. Formation of the Board will require Council approval at a future meeting.  
Presenter:  Nick Swinhart, Fire Chief
Recommended Action
Recommended Action:  This item is for Council's information only.