Comm No 0005.04 - Testimony - Powers Duties Functions - Fire Commission

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personnel processes necessary to properly conduct its oversight functions. (g) Have such other powers, duties and functions as may be required by ordinance. (2010, Prop. 10, secs. 2 and 3.) Section 7-4.5. Fire Commission. There shall be a fire commission, which shall consist of nine members. One member shall be a resident of each council district and .shall dutifully represent the interests of those constituents and the general public in matters relevant to the fire department. The commission may appoint such staff and engage such consultants as necessary for the performance of its duties. The members shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13-4. (2010, Prop. 10, secs. 2 and 3.) Section 7-4.6. Powers, Duties and Functions. The fire commission shall: (a) Adopt rules necessary for the conduct of its business and review rules for the administration of the department. (b) Review the annual budget prepared by the fire chief and make recommendations thereon to the mayor, the managing director and the council. (c) Review the department's activities and operations for the purpose of recommending improvements to the fire chief. (d) Evaluate at least annually the performance of the fire chief and submit a report to the mayor, the managing director and the council. (e) Provide for the review of personnel actions in the department that will assure continuous adherence to the policies under Section 7-4.2 of this chapter, HRS 76-1 (Merit Principle), and current fire department procedures. (f) Hear complaints of citizens concerning the department or its personnel and, if necessary, make recommendations to the fire chief for appropriate corrective actions. (g) Submit an annual report to the mayor, managing director and the council on its activities. (h) The fire commission exists to assure the professional performance of the fire chief and the department in the delivery of efficient and cost-effective services to the public. it continuously seeks areas to recommend improvement and supports their implementation. As such, actions of the commissioners are a cooperative collaboration with and through the fire chief and do not interfere directly elsewhere in the normal processes and activities of the department.