FIRE AND RESCUE COMMITTEE

Responsibilities 
·       Generally act as advisory committee to the Council on issues that affect the department (incl. policy and fee schedules) 
·       Provide input to the Council related to budget preparation including both operational and capital projects 
·       Review existing practices and policies of the department and make recommendations to improve the delivery of services to the public 
·       Bring forward and discuss concerns raised by taxpayers or staff that may affect the operation of the department 
·       Review and recommend long range planning, including pending and proposed capital purchases and replacements 
Membership 
·       The Committee shall be composed of 2 Councillors, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief and the President of the Puslinch Firefighter’s Assoc. 
·       One Councillor shall be appointed as the Committee Chair and the other as  Vice-Chair
·       Secretary shall be appointed by Council 
Meeting Schedule 
·       Meetings shall be held bi-monthly on the 3^rd Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. or called by the Chair as required 
Reporting 
·       The Fire Chief shall provide activity reports at each committee meeting.  
·       Fire Chief’s attendance at Council meetings may be required 
·       The Chair is responsible for regular reporting to Council regarding the operation of the department 
·       Council shall receive minutes of all committee meetings 
Compensation 
·       Compensation to be determined by Council