Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.
Impact
If enacted, the bill will enhance the operational structure of the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association by formalizing its powers and clarifying the roles and responsibilities of its members. The amendments seek to strengthen community ties and ensure the effective management of funds and resources intended for the support and welfare of volunteer firefighters and their families. This could lead to improved service delivery and community engagement in fire safety initiatives, fostering a more robust volunteer fire service.
Summary
Bill S10155 proposes amendments to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 regarding the incorporation of the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association, Inc. The bill aims to enact technical corrections including updates to terminology, changing instances of 'fireman' to 'firefighter' to reflect current language standards, and ensuring clearer definitions of membership eligibility and duties of the corporation. These adjustments intend to modernize the legal framework supporting the volunteer firefighter community within Sag Harbor and its affiliated regions.
Contention
While the bill predominantly addresses technical aspects, the underlying changes emphasize the importance of acknowledging volunteer firefighters' contributions and ensuring their rights are protected. Some may argue that more substantial reforms are needed beyond nomenclature adjustments, suggesting that deeper systemic issues within volunteer organizations remain unaddressed. However, the bill reflects a commitment to improving legislative clarity and operational effectiveness for a critical community service within Sag Harbor.
Same As
Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.
Makes technical corrections to chapter 492 of the laws of 1981 relating to incorporating the Sag Harbor Volunteer Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association, Inc., and providing for its powers and duties; changes "fireman" to "firefighter" and makes corrections to certain references.
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 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.
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.
Renames the "West Islip Exempt Firemen's Benevolent Association" to the "West Islip Exempt Firefighter's Benevolent Association"; changes such association's purpose.