Jarret Volunteer Fire Department

“When the board meets once a month, the chief is delegated to receive and gather information on matters pertaining to administrative decisions and to present them to the board at the next meeting. There are policies in place that limit the chiefs decision making.”

“The jarret volunteer fire association is governed by its board of directors. The chief oversees the operations of the department and answers to the board. In addition, there are the officers and the general membership.the department consists of 49 general members (firefighters) 3 community members (on the board) and 3 honorary members.”

“Written in the by-laws are the procedures which are followed to vote in new members and office holders.every year in november the department has general elections. All positions for the board are posted in september and at the september meeting anyone who is in good standing with the department can run for office. In november, elections are held and by majority vote, board members are elected.”

“The governing body votes on matters of contracts, agreements, and decisions that are best for the department. Whatever decision is discussed is done in an open meeting of the membership unless it is about a personnel matter, then is is discussed in executive session.the membership votes when new members who have done a 3 month probationary period are either voted in or out of the department.”

“When the 990 is received at the general meeting, the board will review and take action before it is filed.”

“The department follows the open records act allowing the 990 to be made available to the general public.”

“The change in net assets is due to the inclusion of prior accrued receivables and current payables being reflected now due to the change in accounting method being implemented from cash to accrual basis form of reporting.”

“Rehab 596truck repairs 2310fuel 8633dues 1270bank charges 307cellular charges 2406miscellaneous 920irc section 481 adjustment 796”