The association shall retain five percent of the gross proceeds from each district to be used, after approval by a majority vote of member departments in good standing, for countywide fire protection, fire prevention, and emergency medical services to include, but not be limited to, fire or emergency medical equipment, fire or emergency medical supplies, training, buildings, capital improvements, insurance, dues, and professional services. These proceeds shall not be used for salaries, entertainment, or fund-raising purposes. Any proceeds from the association's five percent share of the fees collected that are unexpended or not appropriated at the end of the fiscal year shall remain in the association's treasury for appropriation and use during any fiscal year thereafter. These proceeds shall be administered by the association in compliance with all applicable requirements of the Department of Examiners of Public Accounts. The association shall distribute all funds beyond the five percent retained to the individual fire departments by district. The nomenclature of distribution by districts shall be determined by majority vote of the Coosa County Association of Volunteer Fire Departments and confirmed by the Coosa County Commission.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 2 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Service Districts and Fee.
Section 45-19-141 - Applicability.
Section 45-19-141.01 - Legislative Intent.
Section 45-19-141.02 - Definitions.
Section 45-19-141.03 - Fire Protection Fee - Levy, Collection, and Enforcement.
Section 45-19-141.04 - Fire Protection Fee - Eligibility to Receive Proceeds.
Section 45-19-141.05 - Fire Protection Fee - Use of Proceeds.
Section 45-19-141.06 - Establishment of Districts.
Section 45-19-141.07 - Alteration of District Boundaries.
Section 45-19-141.08 - Effect of Annexation.
Section 45-19-141.09 - Exemptions From Fire Protection Fee.
Section 45-19-141.10 - Payment of Fee.
Section 45-19-141.11 - Disposition of Funds.
Section 45-19-141.12 - Volunteer Fire Department Personnel; Liability of County Employees.