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they are not required to do so. Inactive Exempt members with twenty years of service, shall retain keys and enjoy the same access privileges to BFC buildings and grounds as Active Members. Sec. 4 – Honorary Membership Any person who has performed one or more notable services to volunteer firemen, or to the BFC may become eligible for Honorary Membership by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting. Such Honorary Members shall not have any rights or privileges of the organization, except upon invitation of the organization. Sec. 5 – Life Membership Life Membership may be granted by a majority vote of the members present at any regular or special meeting to a member in recognition of a major contribution or bequest to the BFC. Annual dues are waived for Life Members. Sec. 6 – Duties of Active Members (a) It shall be the duty of Active Members, when in the BFC territory to respond to all alarms. (b) Active Members shall report to the Officer-in-Charge. When at a fire, no member is to leave the scene until excused by the Officer-in-Charge. (c) Only Active Members or other authorized persons may ride the apparatus and participate in operations when the BFC is called for a fire or other emergency. (d) Every Active Member must attend six (6) meetings per Boston Fire Company year which shall run from October 1 to September 30 calendar year commencing annually on the first day of January*, unless excused for sickness, working at the member’s regular job, or other reasons approved by the Executive Board. If a member is unable to satisfy the minimum meeting requirement due to job schedule, sickness, or other reasons approved by the Executive Board, he/she must obtain a letter from their employer, doctor, and/or other supporting documents requested by the Executive Board; and then review the minutes of the missed meeting with a board member before a meeting point is granted. A maximum of six (6) company points may be granted yearly to a member to a member under the provisions of this paragraph. (e) Every Active Firefighter must report for and participate in at least six (6) fire drills per Boston Fire Company year (from October 1 to September 30) per calendar year commencing annually on the first day of January*. (f) All Active Members must maintain residency as defined in Article III, Sec. 1 of this Constitution (g) All Active Members should participate in all fund-raising activities. (h) If any member in good standing suffers an injury or illness that renders them incapable of fulfilling their obligations and duties of membership. They may apply for a medical leave of absence, regardless of length of service and/or eligibility for exempt membership. Such application shall be made in writing to the executive board through 4