South Australian Consolidated Regulations

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES REGULATIONS 2005 - REG 24A

24A—Dissolution of an SACFS organisation—consultation requirements

        (1)         This regulation sets out the requirements envisaged by section 68(8) of the Act.

        (2)         The Chief Officer must, before determining to dissolve an SACFS organisation, consult with—

            (a)         the members of the organisation; and

            (b)         the local community; and

            (c)         the Country Fire Service Volunteers Association,

in relation to the matter.

        (3)         For the purposes of subregulation (2), the Chief Officer must—

            (a)         organise a meeting at which the Chief Officer, or a representative or representatives of the Chief Officer, can meet with the members of the organisation (or their representative or representatives); and

            (b)         organise a public meeting within the local community; and

            (c)         invite the Country Fire Service Volunteers Association to—

                  (i)         make written submissions to the Chief Officer in relation to the matter; or

                  (ii)         have a representative, or representatives, attend a meeting with the Chief Officer or a representative or representatives of the Chief Officer,

as the Association sees fit.

        (4)         The Chief Officer must give notice of a public meeting under subregulation (3)(b) by advertisement in a newspaper circulating throughout the local area.

        (5)         The Chief Officer must also give notice of a public meeting to any member of the House of Assembly whose electoral district includes any part of the area in relation to which the SACFS organisation is constituted.

        (6)         The Chief Officer, or a person appointed by the Chief Officer, must chair a public meeting.

        (7)         If—

            (a)         a resolution expressing opposition to the dissolution of the SACFS organisation is passed (by majority vote) at a public meeting held under this regulation; but

            (b)         the Chief Officer determines to dissolve the SACFS organisation in any event,

then the Chief Officer must furnish to the Minister a written report in relation to the matter.

        (8)         The Minister must, within 6 sitting days after receiving a report under subregulation (6), have copies of the report laid before both Houses of Parliament.