Desert Search Unit Maricopa County Sheriff's Office DSU Bylaws Section III

Membership Responsibilities

1. All members shall, at their own expense, purchase such items as are required for the unit uniform. (ref. Section IX)

2. All members shall, at their own expense, purchase such items as are required for personal equipment. (ref. Addendum A)

3. All members will at all times adhere to regulations set forth by MSCO.

4. No member shall wear a badge, MCSO patches, or have decals on their vehicles until their identification card has been issued by MCSO and the posse commander.

5. Badges shall be optional. However - although purchased by the individual member - the badge, MCSO patches, identification card and vehicular decals will remain the property of this unit. Should a member resign or be dismissed, the unit property will be returned to the posse commander. Upon receipt of this property, the posse commander will direct the treasurer to refund the purchase price of said property to the individual, or credit the amount to the individuals's indebtness to the unit if such an indebtedness exists.

6. During all times that this unit is operational, the members will take direction from the following:

A. Posse Commander - CPT.

B.Executive Officer - LT.

C. Section Leader - LT.

D. Squad Leader - Sgt.

7. Member shall be expected to attend the following:

A. Each monthly meeting

B. Training exercises

C. Search and rescue operations

D. Functions as authorized by the posse commander

8. No member shall be expected to attend one or more of the functions listed in Section III, Item 7, if one or more of the following situations should occur:

A. Temporary health problems

b. Interface with one's livelihood

C. Creation of serious confilts within the family

9. A member shall be expected to resign if they find that they connot attend scheduled functions on a regular basis as defined by the board of directors.

10. A member desiring a leave of absence or request for inactive Status must submit a written or oral statement, indicating the reason for the request, to the commander for approval or disapproval. The written statement must include - but not be limited to - the reasons, the time period involved and any conditions applicable to the request. To remain a member in Good Standings, the member will be required to pay, in advance, all dues inclusive of the estimated period of inactivity status. A request for leave of absence or for inactive status will have a longevity of six months. Resubmission will occur every six month peorid.

11. A member will at no time consume alcoholic beverages while in uniform or on an offical assignment.

12. Every member will be required to complete the basic possie member classes and the search and rescue academy within the first twelve months.

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