The applicants submit a complete application and possess approval by the local county sheriff. To remain a member, one must update one's application and attend a minimum of two meetings every year. At this time all equipment issued by the organization must be returned to the team. All members of SSAR must abide to certain ethical standards. The organization shall meet on the third Tuesday of each month with the time and location to be announced at the previous meeting.
Meetings are open to the public.
A special meeting may be called by two officers. Nominations for offices may be made from the floor or in writing to the President prior to the election. Nominations will open at the January meeting. Elections for officers will be held by secret ballot annually during the March business meeting and be conducted by an ad-hoc committee appointed by the President. Simple plurality applies.