AGENDA DATE: 8/16/2023
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Appointment of Capt. Gilbert Monroe as an Assistant Fire Marshal
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Appoint Captain Gilbert Monroe as an Assistant Fire Marshal with the powers authorized by Title 27, Chapter 3 of the Virginia Code and the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code
ITEM TYPE: Consent Action Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Henry, Rosenberg, Farley, Eggleston, Pelliccia, Lagomarsino
PRESENTER (S): N/A
LEGAL REVIEW: Yes
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: Albemarle County Code ? 6-111 establishes the Office of the Fire Marshal, enabled by Virginia Code ? 27-30, and allows for the appointment of the Fire Marshal and the Assistant Fire Marshals by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Virginia Code ? 27-36. Albemarle County Code ? 6-111 further provides that the Fire Marshal and/or Assistant Fire Marshals may be authorized to exercise the powers authorized by Title 27, Chapter 3 of the Virginia Code and those found in the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Safety & Well-Being - Nurture a safe and healthy community
DISCUSSION: The Department of Fire Rescue's budget allocates six full-time equivalent (FTE) Fire Marshal positions in the Office of the Fire Marshal. Captain Gilbert Monroe was transferred to the Office of the Fire Marshal to fill one vacant position. Adoption of the attached resolution (Attachment A), appointing Captain Gilbert Monroe as an Assistant Fire Marshal with the powers authorized by Title 27, Chapter 3 of the Virginia Code and those found in the Virginia Statewide Fire Prevention Code, allows him to fulfill the necessary duties of the Office of the Fire Marshal as assigned by the Fire Chief or designee.
BUDGET IMPACT: There is no budgetary impact associated with this appointment.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends that the Board adopt the attached resolution (Attachment A) appointing Captain Gilbert Monroe as an Assistant...
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