§ 14-4-104. CERTIFICATION PROCEDURE.

(1)

Each participating company shall maintain a detailed and accurate record for each member as provided in this section.

(2)

Each participating company shall maintain all records required under this section in the format prescribed by the association.

(3)

On or before March 1 of each year, the secretary of each company shall furnish, under oath, to the association a list of all members and shall identify those members who have qualified for active volunteer service credit for the program for the preceding year.

(4)

In computing points for those members who also serve as paid employees of the county, points may not be given for those duties performed during the scope and course of a member's employment as a paid employee of the county.

(5)

(i)

The association shall:

1.

Review the list of each company;

2.

Approve the final certification; and

3.

Return the approved list of qualified members to each company.

(ii)

The company shall post the approved list for review for at least 30 days.

(6)

(i)

Within 60 days after the posting of the list, a member whose name does not appear on the approved certified list may appeal the decision to the executive board of the association.

(ii)

The board shall make a final decision.

(1988 Code, § 16-84) (Bill No. 118-99, § 2, 3-5-2000; Bill No. 26-00, § 2, 7-1-2004)