Provides for the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association.
Impact
This bill impacts state law by establishing a structured approach for volunteer firefighters in New Hartford to form a non-profit entity aimed at improving their community's firefighting resources. It allows for the management of funds designated for the benefit of volunteer firefighters, thereby ensuring financial support for individuals who may face hardships due to their service. Furthermore, the bill stipulates that the corporation will have certain powers consistent with other not-for-profit entities in New York, which could lead to enhanced advocacy for volunteer fire services throughout the state.
Summary
Bill S09197 proposes the incorporation of the New Hartford Volunteer Exempt Firefighters' Benevolent Association as a not-for-profit organization. The main objectives of this association will be to provide relief and aid to its volunteer members who may be indigent, disabled, or injured in the line of duty, as well as support their families. Notably, this bill seeks to enhance the welfare of these volunteers, promote their health and safety, and create a communal environment through social and recreational activities, thus fostering a stronger volunteer fire service within New Hartford's jurisdiction.
Contention
While the bill primarily focuses on administrative powers and responsibilities, there may be points of contention regarding the control and distribution of funds collected for the volunteers. As there will be a board of trustees managing these resources, transparency and accountability will be crucial. There might also be debates surrounding the eligibility criteria for membership and the responsibilities of the organization, especially concerning how it impacts current practices among volunteer fire departments in the region.
Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; makes technical amendments to the chapter incorporating such association.
Relates to the Islip Terrace Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; makes technical amendments to the chapter incorporating such association.
Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.
Relates to the Nesconset Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association; provides for the purpose of such association, and its use of foreign fire insurance premium taxes.
Relates to the membership and purposes of the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Coldenham Inc.; changes the name of the association to the "Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Coldenham, Inc"; updates the purposes of such association and the use of taxes received by such association.
Relates to the membership and purposes of the Volunteer and Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association of Coldenham Inc.; changes the name of the association to the "Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Coldenham, Inc"; updates the purposes of such association and the use of taxes received by such association.
Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Bethpage, Nassau county, New York, Inc.; changes "firemen" to "firefighters"; directs that certain taxes received shall be used by such benevolent association in furtherance of its purposes.
Relates to the Volunteer and Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association of Bethpage, Nassau county, New York, Inc.; changes "firemen" to "firefighters"; directs that certain taxes received shall be used by such benevolent association in furtherance of its purposes.
Renames the "West Islip Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association" to the "West Islip Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association"; changes such association's purpose.
An Act Concerning The Establishment Of The Port Eastside Infrastructure Improvement District In The Town Of East Hartford And The Park City Landing Infrastructure Improvement District In The City Of Bridgeport.