Lower Swatara Township Volunteer Fire

“There are 3 classes of membership: active, contributing and honorary: a. Active members -operational active members - are 18 years of age or older and serve in a first-responder role in any capacity that supports the department's operational goals and services. Operational members may also serve in an administrative capacity. -administrative active members - are 18 years of age or older and serve exclusively in a non-operational role in any capacity that supports the department's administrative goals and services. Administrative members are not considered to be operational members. -junior active members - are under the age of 18 and support the department's goals and services within the restrictions of the pennsylvania child labor act. A junior member shall have no voice or vote at company meetings, and shall not be privileged to hold office. -life membership - is an additional classification of membership awarded to those active members who have faithfully served the department in excess of ten consecutive years. In recognition of this continued service, life members are excused from paying annual membership dues. B. Contributing members -contributing member is any at-large member of the community who provides ad-hoc assistance at department functions or activities, such as fundraising, public relations, or other non-operational activities of the department. Contributing members are identified and documented at the time of participation. There is no application process for contributing members, and they shall have no voice or vote at department meetings and may not hold elected office. C. Honorary members -honorary membership is reserved for those non-members of the department who, through their efforts, have provided service or assistance to the department deemed by the membership to be of an outstanding or extraordinary level. Honorary membership is granted based on approval by the department.”

“Operational active, administrative active, and life membership members are eligible to vote to elect officers and trustees if they have attended at least 4 monthly meetings in a calendar year.”

“Operational active, administrative active, and life membership members are eligible to vote on department business.”

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the membership at the next monthly meeting which will occur after the form is filed.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are available upon request, there is no written conflict of interest policy”