New York S00500 allows the appointment of fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of a fire district.

New York S00500 amends the town law to permit the appointment of fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of a fire district. The bill specifies that fire chiefs and assistant chiefs must be members of the fire department and may be required to reside in the fire district. It also disqualifies individuals convicted of arson from holding these positions. The bill allows fire districts to set specific dates for nomination meetings, which can be in September or December instead of April.

New York S00500 allows the appointment of fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of a fire district.

New York S00500 amends the town law to permit the appointment of fire chiefs and assistant chiefs who are employees of a fire district. The bill specifies that fire chiefs and assistant chiefs must be members of the fire department and may be required to reside in the fire district. It also disqualifies individuals convicted of arson from holding these positions. The bill allows fire districts to set specific dates for nomination meetings, which can be in September or December instead of April.