PURPOSE & DUTIES: The Fire Merit Commission establishes or administers policies based on merit for the appointment, promotion, demotion, and dismissal of members of the fire department. Each commissioner shall take an oath to "conscientiously discharge the commissioner's duties". A signed copy of the oath shall be filed with the Board of Public Safety.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Each commissioner must have been a resident of the City for three (3) consecutive years immediately preceding the commissioner's term, a commissioner must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age, a commissioner may not be an active member of a police or fire department or agency and not more than two (2) of the commissioners may be past members of a police or fire department or agency. AND must be a person of good moral character. A person may not serve on the commission if the person receives any remuneration as a salary from the unit.

TIME COMMITMENT:

COMPENSATION: If the Board of Public Safety recommends compensating members, the City Council may determine a per diem to be paid to each commissioner.

Meeting Schedule