St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1909-11-20
THE COVINGTON FIRE DEPARTMENT

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SEC. 3. The regular monthly meeting shal
be held on the third Tuesday of each month
The meeting shall be called to order at s
p. M
SEC 4. Special meetings shall be called
by the President at the written request OF
five delegates within three days of such re-
quest.
SEC. s. At special meeting the particular
business for which the Association was CON
vened shall be first acted on, and not more
than 500 can be appropriated for any one
purpose, unless at regular monthly meet
/ ing.
SEC. 6. At all monthly meetings the re-
cords Of the previous meeting shall be read ;
when approved no alterations or amendments
can be made Except clerical errors or omis-
sions). They shall be signed by the Secre-
tary and President s%
SEC. Z. The President Recording Secre-
tary and five delegates shall constitute
quorum for the transaction Of business.
SEC. s. 1t shall be the duty of each Com
pany % elect five delegates to represent it's
affairs at the meeting of the Association.
ARTICLE V.
SECTION |. An applicant for membership
nor more than 60 years of age Of good moral
standing, sober habits, possessing some visible
means OF support, free from all physical in
firmties or any organic or chronic diseases.
SEC :. The fee Of $500 shall accompany
all names OF members elected by the respective
companies forming this Association
SEC. ). The companies forming this As
soclation will pay per capita of $3.50 year
OF all members in good standing in their re-
spective companies this per capita to be paid
to the Financial Secretary Of this Association
every three months.
SEC. f. The per capita to be based on
roster Of each company furnished the Record
ing Secretary of this Association by the Sec
retary Of each company.
ARTICLE VI.
Sec. /. The duties of the President shall
be to preside at all meetings. to decide all
points of order, to cast deciding vote in case
Of tie; he shall appoint all committees not
otherwise provided by the Constitution and
Bylaws
Sec =. He shall have power to call special
meetings Of the Association whenever he
deems the interest of the Association demands
It; and shall call meetings on the written re- |
quest of five delegates.
lie shall perform all other duties not herein
naturally and legally pertaining
to his office, and shall ex-officio be a member |
)f all committees.
ARTICLE VII
DUTIES OF THE yICE-PREsIDENT
SECTION l. In the event of the DEATH re- |
'Ignatlon, removal, suspension, absence, sick |
ness or other disability of the President. the |
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ARTICLE VIII.
SECTION l. The Recording Secretary shall |
attend all meetings of the Association. keep |
l correct and legible record Of it's proceed !
ngs, and execute all writings connected with |
his body; issue all notices, and perform all |
'ther duties as naturally pertain to his office
md which he may be directed to perform by
he Association
ARTICLE IX.
SECTION l. The Financial Secretary shall |
assist the Recording Secretary in all his du-
les, and act III his place when absent He
snail collect all moneys due this Association
md pay same over to the Treasurer. taking
us receipt for same, and perform all other
tutIeS which he may be directed to perform
)y the Association.
ARTICLE Y.
TREASURER.
SECTION l. 1t shall be the duty of the
rcast1rer to keep all funds deposited in name
II the Association, pay all orders past at the
,e@uiar monthly meetings and signed by the |
Finance Committee; he shall keep correct |
account OF receipts, submit his account books |
md vouchers to the Finance Committee when |
called upon to do so, and render in writing |
I quarterly statement OF money on hand and |
2ald out; he shall also render an annual state
ncnt and general account at the annual meet |
ng i'll October
SEC. = lie shall before entering upon the |
discharge of his Duties be required to furnish |
good and solvent bond, satisfactory to the |
Association III the sum OF one thousand dol |
arS Cost of said bond. if any. to be paid |
Oy this Association.
ARTICLE XI.
CHIEF
SECTION l. The Chief shall command at |
all fires, and over every foreman in what |
ever place when equipped; he shall make |
written report to the Association of all fires, |
causes and amount Of assurances and dam |
ages; he shall visit all company houses and |
inspect all equipment and report condition |
lt same to the Association at least once a |
month.
ARTICLE MI.
The Assistant Chief shall assist the Chief |
n the discharge of his duties and in his ab-
Sence, or iii case of inability or refusal to |