Massachusetts Fire District 7
By-Laws

(Update: September 23, 2010)
 

ARTICLE III – MEETINGS OF DISTRICT 7

Article III, Section 1.  Regular Meetings

           Regular meetings of District 7 shall be held monthly on the fourth Thursday of each month, and at such other times as may be required. The annual meeting shall be held in the month of September. The November and December meetings will be a combined meeting that will be held on the first Thursday of the month in December.

Article III, Section 2.  Special Meetings

           Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairman or by the District 7 E-Board. Special meetings shall also be called on written request by three (3) or more members of District 7.

Article III, Section 3.  Notice of Meetings

            Each member of District 7 shall be given at least ten (10) days notice of the time, place, and proposed agenda for each meeting.

Article III, Section 4.  Quorum

           A majority of the voting communities of District 7 shall constitute a quorum. A quorum will be based on half plus one at any meeting. In the absence of a quorum, a lesser number can adjourn meetings. If a quorum is not available to open a meeting the only action that can take place is a general discussion that can not result in any official voting or money spent.

Article III, Section 5.  Voting

           Each member town present at a meeting shall have one (1) vote. A majority of those present and voting is required for the adoption of any motion or resolution, except for the amendment of these By-Laws, which is covered under Article VII. Each officer of District 7 shall have one (1) vote independent of the community they represent.

Article III, Section 6.  Conduct of Meetings

            Except as otherwise required by these By-Laws, all meetings, both E-Board and full membership, shall be in accordance with the latest revised edition of Robert’s Rules of Order.