Ala. Admin. Code r. 390-X-8-.06

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 390-X-8-.06 - Process For Decertification

(1) After conducting both an initial and second decertification inspection of a certified volunteer fire department, the State Forester shall determine whether grounds yet exist for decertification of such department, as specified in Ala. Admin. Code Rule 390-X-8-.04. Before decertifying a department, the State Forester shall consider any written responses or other materials submitted by the department. The State Forester shall also consider whether any direct assistance from the Alabama Forestry Commission could enable the department to meet minimum certification requirements as specified in Ala. Admin. Code Rule 390-X-8-.02.

(2) After considering all relevant factors, the State Forester may recommend to the Alabama Forestry Commission that a department be decertified, and such recommendation may then be voted upon at the Commission's next meeting. If the Alabama Forestry Commission determines to decertify a department, the department shall be given notice of the decision in writing, and a copy of the notice will be provided to the county fire association and local government(s) where the department is located. After receiving such notice, the group shall cease to operate as a volunteer fire department.

Adopted by Alabama Administrative Monthly Volume XXXV, Issue No. 08, May 31, 2017, eff. 7/10/2017.

Author: Scott L. Rouse

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, § 9-3-17(e).