West Finley Volunteer Fire Department

“Cathy emery stephen emery treasurer director spouse”

“A nominating committee for the purpose of nominating candidates for election to the various offices of the company shall be composed of three members, appointed by the president during the regular october meeting. Additional nominations may be made from the floor during the regular november meeting, at which time the nominations will be closed. Write-in candidates for the same offices will be made during the regular november meeting, at which time the regular voting will be done also. The officers shall be chosen by secret ballot, at the first stated meeting night of november. Election of officers shall be determined by majority of the votes cast. Further, any committees to be appointed by the president shall be appointed at the first stated meeting night of january, when the newly elected officers shall take command of the company. If a vacancy shall occur among the officers between the time of the annual elections, such vacancy shall be filled by ballot at the next regular stated meeting night of the company. All officers shall be elected for a period of one year, with the exception of the board of directors, who shall be elected as follows: at the first regular election, one director shall be elected for one year, one for two years, and one for three years. Thereafter, one director shall be elected each year.”

“Form 990 was given to the board of directors for review and approval before filing.”

“Form 990 is available to the general public with written notification at least three days in advance.”

“Schedule g activities are needed to raise funds in order to carry on the daily operations of the fire department, to purchase safety equipment, to provide training to the volunteers all to keep the surrounding communities safe.”

“During the 2024 tax year assets were reclassified into more appropriate catagories. This reclassification did not affect the balance sheet, as neither the cost basis nor depreciation were changed. This reclassification only affected the breakdown on form 990, schedule d, part vi land, buildings and equipment.”