It will make your job easier by explaining the laws that govern your positions. Sample policies, forms, notices and best practices are included.
Over 400 pages, including the following chapters:
- Fire District Secretary “Must Know Information”
- Role of the Fire Company Treasurer
- Fire District Treasurer “Must Know Information”
- Role of the Fire Company Secretary
- Checklist for the Fire Company Treasurer & Secretary
- Membership Issues of Fire Companies
- The Not-For-Profit Corporation Law & Bylaw Matters
- Policies & Practices to Protect Funds
- The Board of Directors & Executive Officers
- Foreign Fire Insurance Funds (“2% Funds”)
- Audits of the Fire Company (Internal & External)
- External Audits of Fire Companies
- Reporting Requirements of Fire Departments/Companies
- Fundraising
- Practices to Protect the Finances of the Corporation
- Raffles •Financial Record Keeping Practices
- Property & Improvement District Taxes
- Financing Options for Fire Department
- Retention Efforts •Payments to Volunteer Firefighters
- Freedom of Information Law (“Foil”)
- Miscellaneous Issues
- Open Meetings Law
- Auxiliaries
- Records Management Programs
Also includes sample policies, resolutions, and notices!