by Jerome M. Kornfeld, Esq. and Raymond S. DiRaddo, Esq.

Ensure Proper Administration Without
Breaking the Budget

OSHA requirements ... Bond issuance regulations ... Reserve fund rules ... Election procedures and forms ... Audits of fixed asset inventory ... Random drug testing ... Reimbursement of expenses ... Budget preparation — any one of these requirements could cause you legal trouble. But who can afford to consult an attorney every time a legal question arises?

Here is a less expensive solution. New York Fire District Officers' Guide tells you how to remain in compliance while performing all your management duties:

You may to refer to this helpful guide for: (1) quick answers to your day-to-day operating and legal questions, and (2) forms and resolutions. Why incur high hourly legal billing rates? Turn to Fire District Officers’ Guide when you need help with:

• Officers’ functions and duties. Expenditure of funds, financial reporting, investment policy, duties of chief, code of ethics, financial disclosure.

• Formation and operation. Media notification, organizational meetings, election requirements, annual meeting conduct, executive sessions, conventions and conference attendance, disaster preparedness, training, mutual aid plan, SEQRA compliance, public relations, insurance, creation of districts.

• Personnel. Substance abuse policy, privacy considerations, ADA compliance, membership committee, hiring considerations, personnel records, union organizing, disciplinary procedures, benefits, Fair Labor Standards Act compliance, military leave.

• Financial. Spending limitation, exceptions, bond issues, bond anticipation notes, capital and other reserve funds, record keeping, audits.

• Contracts. Bidding requirements, installment purchase requirements, procurement policies and procedures, contract cancellation.

Save Legal Fees with 154 Forms--all of which are available and easily modified using the free CD-ROM.  Some forms include:

• Oaths of Office, Resolution for Defense and Indemnification of Fire District Officers, Sample Code of Ethics, Acknowledgment of Receipt of Code of Ethics, Annual Financial Disclosure

• Notification to Media of Organizational Meeting, Organizational Meeting Checklist, Notice of Annual Election, Resolution for the Use of Absentee Ballots, Notice of Permissive Referendum, Absentee Ballot, Application for Absentee Ballot

• Sample Investment Policy, Notice of Regular Meetings, Sample Rules and Regulations, Resolution for the Chief to Investigate, Resolution Authorizing Participation in Funerals

• Drug Policy Checklist, Sample Drug Policy, Reasonable Suspicion Testing

• Expenditures Worksheet, Estimated Revenues Worksheet, Summary of Expenditures, Summary of Estimated Revenues, Worksheet for Exception to Spending Limitations

• Resolution to Establish a Capital Reserve Fund for a Specific Object or Purpose, Suggested Resolution to Establish a Capital Reserve Fund for a Type of Equipment or Improvement

• Resolution Dealing with Procurement Policies, Second Sample of Procurement Policy Resolution, Notice to Bidders - Public Improvement, Notice to Bidders - Fire Apparatus, Quotations Register, Abstract of Audited Vouchers

• Public Access to Records, Application for Public Access to Records, Notice of Intention to Examine Public Employment Records, Itemized Voucher for Audit or Allowance of Claim Against District

• Resolution to Employ Paid Firefighters, Paid Officers, and a Paid Chief, Notice of Public Hearing

Administering a fire district continues to grow more difficult. This guide leads you step-by-step through the administrative pitfalls, and will help your fire district run efficiently, solve management problems, and meet its legal obligations.

Updated annually.  ISBN 1-58012-034-2. Price: $125.00

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