Massachusetts Fire District 7
By-Laws

(Update: Jan. 27, 2005)
 

ARTICLE III – MEETINGS OF DISTRICT 7

Article III, Section 1.  Regular Meetings

            Regular meetings of District 7 shall be held bi-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. Regular scheduled meeting will be held during the months of November, January, March, May, and July

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 members of District 7 shall constitute a quorum at any meeting. In the absence of a quorum, a lesser number can adjourn meetings.

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.

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.