Approved: 6/2/16 at Search & Rescue general meeting.
1.0.0PURPOSE AND SCOPE
Utah State Code 17-22-2 Sheriff-- General duties.
(1) The sheriff shall:
(f) Command the aid of as many inhabitants of his county as he considers necessary in the execution of these duties;
(p) Manage search and rescue services in his county.
In complying with Utah Code 17-22-2, the Sheriff has the responsibility to organize Search and Rescue personnel to assist in various activities within Duchesne County. The following By Laws will help to provide direction, instructions, and guidelines for the search and rescue organization.
1.
Search and Rescue members work in conjunction with, and under the Authority of the Duchesne County Sheriff in conducting Search and Rescue Operations as requested where the use of non-sworn volunteers can be utilized.
2.
To Assist the Sheriff in various functions pertaining to public welfare. Assisting in any disaster, catastrophe or emergency; and render aid and assistance to persons in difficulties or distress.
3.
To render aid and assistance to all Federal, State, and local Law Enforcement agencies having like objectives and goals.
4.
To provide members with training in Search and Rescue, First Aid, and Law Enforcement techniques and duties.
5.
The Office and principle place of business of this Organization shall be ·at the Office of the Duchesne County Sheriff, Duchesne, Utah.
1.1.0MEMBERSHIP
Prospective members shall be interviewed and approved by the Sheriff, having been recommended by the Governing Board. The number of members allowed in the Organization will be decided by the Governing Board, with the approval of the Sheriff, and with ratification by the membership