Executive Branch
The Executive Branch of the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department includes the President of the corporation and the eight (8) Trustees, called the Board of Trustees, which is responsible to the Department for the execution of authorized policies.
The President is the permanent Chairman of the Board. The Vice Chairman is elected annually by majority vote of fellow members of the Board. Two members of the Board are elected in January each year for a three year term. Trustees must be regular or life members with a minimum of five years of service with the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department. They may only hold one elective office.
The Board provides directives and guidance regarding conduct of members, use of equipment, property and facilities in the best interest of safety, efficiency and general good of the Department; but the receipt of bids and selection of same shall be vested solely with the voting members of the department. The Board of Trustees, at all times, shall have oversight involvement with the Operational Branch and Administrative Branch to protect and serve the department and each individual member; and the Board shall report all their actions to the general membership.
The Board authorizes all normal expenditures contained in the approved budget approved by the membership, but shall not exceed rate of income or item limitations approved by the membership, shall have department books, records and accounts audited annually, hold monthly meeting and report the condition of the Department to the general membership.
Executive Officers - 2012
(Election Results from January 9, 2012)
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Chair of the Board
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James Collins
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| Vice Chair of the Board |
Pat Dillon |
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Trustee (3 Year)
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Trustee (3 Year)
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Jim Codespote
Robert Coulson
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Trustee (3 Year)
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Trustee (1 Year)
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Bryan Lau
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