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were elected or appointed to serve, or for behaviors prejudicial to the good order and discipline of the BFC. Said charges must be in writing and signed by the member(s) making the same. A copy of said charges shall immediately be delivered to the accused in person or by certified mail with return receipt. The accused shall have fifteen (15) days to respond to the charges, except in instances where the nature of the charges warrant immediate action. In all cases, after the fifteen day period, the Executive Board shall review the charge(s), with the accused having the opportunity to refute and/or defend themselves against said charges. Upon consideration of all related evidence pertinent to the charges, the Executive Board shall have recourse to any or all of the available option: • Dismissal of charges • Acquittal of charges • Issuance of a formal reprimand • Recommendation for suspension from duties, removal of office, and/or termination of the BFC membership (subject to ratification by majority vote of a quorum present at the next General or Special BFC meeting) • Referral to appropriate law enforcement authorities where activities may be subject to civil or criminal law. • The Executive Board shall notify the membership at the next general or special meeting that the member was brought up on formal charge(s),the charge(s), the disposition of said charge(s) and make any recommendations for disciplinary actions if necessary, at that time. ARTICLE X DELEGATES Sec. 1 At the Annual Meeting a maximum of (2) delegates shall be elected to attend meetings of the Southwestern Association of Volunteer Firemen, and for the Erie County Volunteer Fireman’s Association. Sec. 2 Additional delegates or alternates may be elected or appointed at any regular meeting. Sec. 3 Each delegate shall receive his/her necessary travel expenses from BFC, if so authorized, to attend functions listed in Sec. 1 above by a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting prior to their departure. Sec 4. 17