| Section
1: |
There
shall be the following six standing advisory councils: |
- Uniform
Fire Safety Act (Codes)
- Training
and Education
- Statistics
and Information
- Master
Planning and Research
- Public
Education
- Firefighter
Safety and Health
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| Section
2: |
The
Uniform Fire Safety Act (Codes) Advisory Council shall advise concerning
the adoption, implementation, and revision of the Uniform Fire Safety
Act.
Chairman: Charles Schilling; Vice Chairman: Pasquale Intindola;
Division Liaison: Glenn Smyth |
| Section
3: |
The
Training and Education Advisory Council shall advise concerning
the training and education of firefighters and inspectors. At least
60% of the members of this Advisory Council shall be representatives
of the volunteer fire service.
Chairman: Ken Anderson; Division Liaison: Kent Neiswender |
| Section
4: |
The
Statistics and Information Advisory Council shall advise concerning
the collection, analysis, and dissemination of statistics and information
relevant to fire safety.
Chairman: Jerry Naylis; Division Liaison: Andrew Fritz |
| Section
5: |
The
Master Planning and Research Advisory Council shall advise concerning
the development of plans and programs for the improvement of the
fire service and the enhancement of fire safety.
Chairman: Lawrence Wood; Division Liaison: George A. Miller |
| Section
6: |
The
Public Education Advisory Council shall advise concerning public
fire safety education and a public information program on fire prevention.
Chairman: Daniel DeTrolio; Vice Chairman: John Lightbody; Division
Liaison: Michael Matcho |
| Section
7: |
The
Firefighter Safety and Health Advisory Council shall advise concerning
health and safety standards as well as the development of recommendations
for new standards for consideration by the Commission. At least
50% of the members of this advisory council shall be representatives
of the volunteer fire service.
Chairman: Richard C. Blohm; Vice Chairman: Arthur Mercurio; Division
Liaison: Chris Eckert |
| Section
8: |
Each
Advisory Council shall consist of a Chairperson and a Vice Chairperson,
who shall be members of the Commission, and at least 11 persons
who are experienced and knowledgeable in matters related to the
subject matter that is within the Advisory Council's jurisdiction.
The Advisory Council Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson shall
be appointed by the Chairperson of the Commission. The Commissioner
and members of the Commission shall make recommendations to the
Commission for the appointment of Advisory Council members for a
term of two years. Appointment shall be made by a majority of the
Commission members present and voting. |
| Section
9: |
It
shall be the duty of each Advisory Council Chairperson: |
- To
call meetings of the Advisory Council
- To
report verbally on the work of the Advisory Council at
each Commission meeting.
- To
file written reports of the work of the Advisory Council
as appropriate, but at least annually during the month
of August, with the Chairperson of the Commission and
with the Commissioner.
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| Section
10: |
It
shall be the duty of each Advisory Council vice Chairperson, in
the absence of the Chairperson, to report to the Commission concerning
the meetings and activities of the respective Advisory Council. |
| Section
11: |
All
members of the Commission other than the Advisory Council Chairperson
and Vice Chairperson shall be non-voting members of each Advisory
Council. |
| Section
12: |
The
Commission may, upon request, appoint the representative of any
State agency which has an interest in the activities of an advisory
council, to serve as a non-voting member of any standing Advisory
Council that may be established by the Commission. |
| Section
13: |
An
Advisory Council can hold an official meeting only if the Chairperson
or Vice Chairperson is present. |
