Monterey County Regional Fire District

Legislative References

• 2004-01 ; August 29, 2006
  Bylaws

Duties Explanation

Purpose The purpose of Sections 1.10 through 2.310 is to supplement state law and to provide more specific rules for the actions of the Board of Directors of the Monterey County Regional Fire District of Monterey County, by a means which is fair, fiscally conservative and protective of the interests of the people of the Monterey County Regional Fire District. Their duties shall be legislative and they shall formulate and adopt policy for the operation of the Fire District; Exercise sound judgment in business efforts of the District; Deal always in an ethical, honest, straightforward, open and above board manner with the community, the Fire Chief, and the staff; Take legal action when required by law: Review and approve a budget annually; Employ a competent, professional person as Fire Chief who will administer and supervise the Fire District; Only act collectively and they will not individually involve themselves in the day-to-day operation of the Fire District; Keep the Fire Chief informed of community reaction to the Fire District’s services and assist in building positive community relations; Represent the District at public hearings that pertain to the District as required; Study ways of improving the District and the services the Fire District provides.

Qualifications Explanation

The Board of Directors of Monterey County Regional Fire Protection District (MCRFD) will be comprised of 5 members who are registered to vote and live within the boundaries of the Fire District.

Term Rules Explanation

The individual Directors will be appointed by the Board of Supervisors to 4 year terms of service.

Meeting Day and Time Explanation

Board Meetings are held on the last Tuesday of January, March, May, June, July, September and November, unless scheduled otherwise. Meetings commence at 4:00 p.m. A quorum shall be 3/5 of the total number of the Directors in office.

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