ORD NO 32-1996 ORDINANCE; NO. 1996
0
AN ORDINANCE, AUTHORIZING THE POSITION OF MUNICIPAL FIRE MARSHAL
AND AUTHORIZING SAID PERSON TO CARRY OUT THE DUTIES SET OUT BY
LAW.
WHEREAS, Pursuant to A.C.A., Sec. 14 -53 -112, persons who
have met the training standards set out in that
section are authorized to assume the position of
Municipal Fire Marshal and are empowered to carry
a weapon and make arrests for violations of the laws
relating to arson and other unlawful burning; and,
WHEREAS, In order to meet the definition of Municipal Fire
Marshal in said section, an officer must hold a full
time office or position of Municipal Fire Marshal
created by ordinance in a city of the first class;
and,
WHEREAS, It is the desire of the City Council to create such a
position and for said Municipal Fire Marshal to
exercise the authority of said section.
NOW, THEREFORE, 13E IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL, OF THE CITY
VAN BUREN, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1: The position currently designated in the Van Buren
Fire Department as Fire. Marshal is hereby declared
to be the office or position of Municipal Fire Marshal
created by this Ordinance and the person serving in
that position shall be authorized to carry out such
duties and responsibilities as set out in A.C.A., Sec.
14 -53 -112.
SECTION 2: In order to exercise the authority set forth in
A.C.A., Sec. 14 -53 -112, any person serving as
Municipal Fire Marsha] in and for the City of Van
Buren shall be required to meet all requirements
and prerequisites set forth in said section.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 21ST DAY OF OCTOBER 1996.
MAYOR
0
ATTESTED:
CITY CLERK /TREASURER