58-78-10. State Fire and Rescue Commission - Organization; rules and regulations; meetings.
(a) Organization. - The Commission shall elect from its voting members a chair and vice-chair to serve as provided by the rules adopted by the Commission.
(b) Rules and Regulations. - The Commission shall adopt such rules and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of this State as may be required by the federal government for programs and grants-in-aid for fire protection, firefighting, and rescue purposes which may be made available to the State by the federal government. The Commission shall be the single State agency responsible for establishing policy, planning and carrying out the State's duties with respect to all programs of and grants to the State by the United States Fire Administration, Federal Emergency Management Agency. In respect to such programs and grants, the Commission shall have authority to review, approve and maintain general oversight to the State plan and its implementation, including subgrants and allocations to local units of government and local fire prevention and control and rescue agencies.
All actions taken by the Commission in the performance of its duties shall be implemented and administered by the Department.
(c) Meetings. - The Commission shall meet quarterly. Seven members shall constitute a quorum. All meetings shall be open to the public.
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