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the Chief, with supporting medical documentation as is warranted. Upon review of said application, the Executive Board may approve the medical leave which shall be in effect until either: medical release to either full or limited duty is issued in writing by the members physician, and in the case of limited duty, the activities prescribed and allowed are clearly listed; OR, the member requests in writing the change of membership status other than active, ex: Inactive, Exempt, Resignation, etc *Amendments to parts (d) and (e) ratified 1 February 2017, to take effect retroactively 1 January 2017 ARTICLE III Sec. 1 - Applications All applications for ACTIVE Membership shall be made in writing by full completion of the current application form in use by the BFC, and signed by a proposing member who is in good standing. The applicant must be a resident of the Town of Boston, or of the adjoining fire districts of East Eden, Langford, East Concord, Mortons Corners, Colden; and that portion of the Town of Concord as defined in the Fire Protection contract between BFC and the Town of Concord. Persons employed in the Town of Boston are also eligible to apply. In the event an active member moves out of the Fire Protection district, the BFC shall notify the Boston Town Board within 30 days with the members name and new address per NYS Not For Profit Corporation Law. All applicants must be at least eighteen (18) years of age, undergo a New York State Arson Background Check, and meet all other applicable statutory regulations. The application must be read at a regular meeting and the same shall be referred to the Executive Committee to investigate the character and competency of the applicant, and report its finding to the BFC at a subsequent general meeting. The applicant, upon receiving a majority of votes by the members present, shall be entitled to admission to the BFC. Any person whose application for membership is rejected, may, after three (3) months, re-submit an application for membership under the provisions of this section. Should an applicant have or develop a medical problem before his Executive Board review, the interview shall be postponed until the applicant gets a written release form from his/her doctor; and the interview will be scheduled at the next Executive Board meeting. Sec. 2A – Probationary Period A new Active Member accepted into the BFC shall be placed on probationary status for a period of one (1) year following his initial acceptance. During this probationary period, the new Active member shall not drive any of the trucks unless by direct order of the Chief. The probationary period can be ended by the chief if the member proves they are worthy of full membership status. The new member will have a six month review conducted by the Chief or his/her appointee. The purpose of the review shall be to inform the new member of the strengths and weaknesses that have been observed as well as what the new member needs to do to 5