IN ORDERS

15 September 2006 2006/21

Current national security alert level: Medium

OPERATIONS…………………………………………………………………. 2

Bush fire danger period 2006/07……………………………………………….. 2

Total fire bans ………………………………………………………………….. 4

GENERAL……………………………………………………………………… 12

Uniform change over * summer dress………………………………………….. 12

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES…………………………………… 12

Long service leave ballot applications 2007/08………………………………… 12

Vacancies……………………………………………………………………….. 13

Area Commanders………………………………………………………………. 13

Station Commander Tamworth…………………………………………………. 14

Appointments…………………………………………………………………… 15

Promotions……………………………………………………………………… 16

Retirements……………………………………………………………………… 16

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES………………………………………. 17

New members appointed to Brigades …………………………………………… 17

Relinquishment of Engine Keeper’s position …………………………………… 17

Appointment to Engine Keeper’s position………………………………………. 17

Transfers…………………………………………………………………………. 17

Resignations……………………………………………………………………… 17

Retirements………………………………………………………………………. 17

Transferred to Honorary List…………………………………………………….. 18

OPERATIONS

Bush fire danger period 2006/07

The bush fire danger period for NSW for 2006/07 is from 1 October 2006 until 31 March 2007.

Note: A number of permanent and temporary variations to this period have been declared by the Rural Fire Service Commissioner in various local government areas. Changes to the bush fire danger period are published in local newspapers with a complete list available on the Intranet under State Operations > Bushfire/Natural Hazards > List of early bushfire danger period declarations. The Bushfire/Natural Hazards Section will notify Zones and stations of changes in their area.

Permits to burn

Under Section 87 of the Rural Fires Act 1997, people who want to light fires for clearing land or burning fire breaks during a bush fire danger period must obtain a permit. Guidelines for issuing permits are given in In Orders 2003/20 under the heading Fire permits. For additional advice contact the Bushfire/Natural Hazards Section on (02) 9742 7346.

Restrictions in force during the bush fire danger period

The following clauses of the Rural Fires Regulation 2002 apply during bush fire danger periods:

26 Lighting of fires for cooking etc

A person must not light a fire in the open to cook, heat or prepare meals or to boil water or for any like purpose unless the fire is lit at a site surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 2 metres.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units

27 Burning garbage and refuse

(1) A person must not light a fire to destroy garbage or refuse at a garbage depot unless the site of the fire is surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 30 metres.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units

(2) A person must not light a fire to destroy household garbage or refuse otherwise than at a garbage depot unless the fire is lit:

(a) in an incinerator designed to prevent the escape of sparks and burning material, or

(b) in accordance with the conditions set out in a permit issued by the appropriate authority,

and, in any case, unless the site of the fire is surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 5 metres.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

(3) Nothing in subclause (1) or (2) affects the operation of any law that prohibits or regulates the lighting of fires.

28 Lighting fires to produce charcoal etc

(1) A person must not light a fire for or in connection with:

(a) charcoal production, or

(b) the distillation of eucalyptus or other oils,

except at a site that is surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible matter for a distance of at least 30 metres.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units

(2) A person must not light a fire to burn waste products resulting from the activities referred to in subclause (1) unless:

(a) all conditions set out in a permit obtained from the appropriate authority for the area are complied with, and

(b) the fire is lit at least 30 metres from the site of any other fire lit in connection with the distillation of eucalyptus or other oils.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units

(3) In this clause, a reference to ‘combustible matter’ does not include a reference to any timber to be reduced to charcoal, any charcoal so produced, any material used for the distillation of eucalyptus or other oils or any building or fence.

29 Offence to light, use or carry tobacco product

(1) A person must not, without lawful authority:

(a) light any tobacco product, match or other material, or

(b) use or carry any lighted tobacco product, match or other material,

within 15 metres of any stacks of grain, hay, corn or straw or any standing crops, dry grass or stubble field.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units

(2) A person must not, without lawful authority, have or deposit a lighted tobacco product, match or any incandescent material on any land, or on any bridge, wharf, pontoon or similar structure.

Maximum penalty: 50 penalty units.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Gerry Byrne, Manager Bushfire/Natural Hazards Section, (02) 9742 7348

File Reference: CHO/01357

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Total fire bans

Under Section 99 of the Rural Fires Act 1997, the Minister for Emergency Services may prohibit the lighting, maintenance or use of fires in the open air in a particular area or in the whole of NSW.

The Minister also has the power to grant exemptions for certain classes of fires and set conditions for their use. The exemptions that will usually be given by the Minister are as listed in Schedules 1 to 14 below, but these exemptions may be varied.

Schedule 1 - Fire fighting activities

Fire lit, maintained or used for the purpose of suppressing or controlling any existing bush fire or to provide food and refreshments for fire fighting personnel where such fire is lit, maintained or used under the direction of the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service, any officer of the NSW Fire Brigades, any officer authorised by the State Forests of New South Wales, any officer authorised by the Director General of the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, or any NSW Rural Fire Service Deputy Captain, Captain, Deputy Group Captain, Group Captain or Officer of the rank of Inspector or above, appointed pursuant to the provisions of the Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW).

Schedule 2 - Emergency operations

Fire lit, maintained or used in association with any cutting, welding and/or grinding apparatus used by an emergency services organisation within the meaning of the State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 (NSW) for the purpose of any emergency operations provided that, as far as is practicable:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the emergency; and

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the emergency to prevent the escape or spread of the fire.

Schedule 3 - Fireworks

Fireworks lit and maintained as part of an organised public display, provided that:

(a) the person in charge of the display ('the responsible person") holds a current “Display Fireworks Permit * General Permit” or a “Pyrotechnicians Licence” issued by WorkCover NSW;

(b) the responsible person complies with the requirements of the WorkCover NSW publication “Fireworks Displays (DG 108)”;

(i) from the local authority for the area in which the land is located, if the land is controlled or managed by a local authority; or

(ii) in any other case, from the owner or occupier of the land on which site the display will be held;

(d) all fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material is extinguished at the conclusion of the display and prior to the responsible person leaving the site;

(e) the display is conducted in a manner, which minimises the likelihood that fire, sparks or burning or incandescent material will impact on the land surrounding the display causing a fire;

(f) precautions are taken to prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the surrounding area;

(g) the responsible person must notify, during business hours, not less than forty eight hours prior to the commencement of the fireworks display:

(i) the NSW Rural Fire Service Zone or District Manager for that District if the place where the display is to be held is within a rural fire district; or

(ii) the Officer In Charge of the nearest NSW Fire Brigades fire station if the place where the display is to be held is within a fire district

and comply with any direction or additional condition which may be imposed by that Officer, which may include a direction that the fireworks not be lit.

Schedule 4 - Religious/sacred ceremonies

Fire lit, maintained or used as part of a religious or sacred ceremony, including candles lit or maintained as part of a “Carols by Candlelight” celebration, provided that:

(a) approval to use of the land on which the ceremony or celebration is to be held has been obtained in writing from:

(i) the local authority for the area in which the land is located, if the land is controlled or managed by a local authority; or

(ii) in any other case, the owner or occupier of the land on which site the ceremony or celebration will be held;

(b) the ceremony or celebration is held on an open area of land so that any naked flame is surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible material for a distance of at least 20 metres;

(d) each fire or flame is extinguished at the conclusion of the ceremony or celebration and prior to the person having control or supervision of the fire or flame leaving the site;

(e) the person who obtained the consent of the local authority or the owner or occupier of the land to conduct the ceremony or celebration must ensure that all necessary steps are taken to prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site; and

(f) the person who obtained the consent of the local authority or the owner or occupier of the land to conduct the ceremony or celebration must, not less than six hours prior to the commencement of the ceremony or celebration, notify:

(i) the NSW Rural Fire Service Zone or District Manager for that district, If the place where the ceremony or celebration is to be held is within a rural fire district; or

(ii) the Officer in Charge of the nearest NSW Fire Brigades fire station if the place where the ceremony or celebration is to be held is within a fire district

and comply with any direction or additional condition which may be imposed by that officer which may include a direction that the fire or candles not to be lit.

Schedule 5 - Services and utilities - essential repairs/maintenance

Fire lit, maintained or used by, or under the authority of, a provider of energy, telecommunications, water, transport or waste removal/disposal services, in connection with the urgent and essential:

(a) repairs; or

(b) maintenance

of facilities or equipment required for the continuation of the supply or provision of power, light, heat, cooling, refrigeration, communication, water, transport or sewerage provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the works;

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the works to prevent the escape or spread of the fire; and

Schedule 6 - Disposal of waste/putrescent material

Fire lit, maintained or used by a public authority as defined in the dictionary of the Rural Fires Act 1997 (NSW), for the disposal of waste or putrescent material likely to cause a health hazard provided that the fire is lit in a properly constructed incinerator designed to prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material therefrom.

Schedule 7 - Sugar cane harvesting

Fire lit, maintained or used between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. Australian Eastern Standard Summer Time for a purpose associated with the harvesting of sugar cane provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the area of cane which is to be harvested; and,

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the fire to prevent the escape or spread of the fire,

(c) the fire is under the direct control of a responsible adult person, present at all times until it is fully extinguished.

(d) the person who lights the fire has complied with the requirements of section 87 of the Rural Fires Act, 1997.

Schedule 8 - Bitumen roadworks

Fire lit or maintained or used for the purpose of heating bitumen in tankers, sprayers, storage units, mobile asphalt plants, mobile asphalt pavers and pavement recycling machines for road repair and construction works provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the equipment; and

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the works to prevent the escape or spread of the fire.

Schedule 9 - Disposal of diseased animal carcasses

Fire lit or maintained or used for the purposes of disposal of diseased sheep, cattle, chicken or other deceased stock carcasses provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the fire;

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the fire to prevent the escape or spread of the fire;

(c) the site of the fire is surrounded by ground that is clear of all combustible material for a distance of at least 30 metres;

(d) a responsible adult person is present at the site of the fire at all times while it is burning; and

(e) prior to lighting such a fire, the person in charge of the operation must notify;

(i) the NSW Rural Fire Service Zone or District Manager for that district if the place where the fire is to be lit is within a rural fire district; or

(ii) the Officer in Charge of the nearest NSW Fire Brigades fire station if the place where the fire is to be lit is within a fire district

and comply with any direction or additional condition which may be imposed by that officer which may include a direction that the fire not be lit.

Schedule 10 - bee hive “smokers”

Fire lit and maintained in a metal canister, known as a “bee hive smoker” used by apiarists to produce smoke for use in connection with the management of bees and bee hives, provided that:

(a) the canister is a commercially available “bee hive smoker” designed to prevent the escape of sparks or incandescent or burning material;

(b) the fuel for the canister is lit inside a building or vehicle by a responsible adult person and the canister is sealed prior to leaving the building or vehicle and being taken to the hives;

(d) the canister is not to be left unattended while it is alight;

(e) the fuel is totally extinguished inside a building or vehicle by the responsible adult person at the completion of use.

Schedule 11 - Food preparation

Fire lit, maintained or used for the purpose of food preparation on a gas fired or electric appliance provided that:

(a) the appliance is under the direct control of a responsible adult person, present at all times while it is operating;

(b) no combustible material of any kind is allowed within two metres of the appliance while it is operating;

(c) a system of applying an adequate stream of water to the appliance and its surrounds is available for immediate and continuous use; and

(i) the appliance is located on land on which is erected a permanent private dwelling and is not more than twenty metres from that dwelling; or

(ii) where the appliance is not on land on which is erected a permanent private dwelling, both the appliance and the land on which it is located have been approved for the purpose by:

* the council of the area or:

* if the land is within a national park, the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service; or

* if the land is within a state forest, State Forests of NSW.

Schedule 12 - Charcoal production

Fire lit, maintained or used in accordance with Regulation 28(1)(a) of the Rural Fires Regulation 2002 (NSW), for the production of charcoal (but not for the destruction of waste arising therefrom) provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the works; and

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the works to prevent the escape or spread of the fire.

Schedule 13 - Mining operations

Fire lit, maintained or used in association with the cutting, welding and/or grinding apparatus used for the purpose of the urgent and essential maintenance and repair of mining equipment provided that:

(a) the cutting, welding and/or grinding apparatus is used in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the works; and

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the works to prevent the escape or spread of the fire.

Schedule 14 - Building construction/demolition * urgent and essential

Fire lit, maintained or used in association with welding, cutting and grinding work undertaken in the course of urgent and essential construction or demolition of buildings provided that:

(a) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the works;

(b) adequate fire fighting equipment is provided at the site of the works to prevent the escape or spread of the fire; and

(c) if the work is to be carried out above the normal ground or floor level the area below the works must be totally free of combustible material and any fire, spark or incandescent material must be prevented from falling to that area.

(d) prior to lighting the fire, the person in charge of the work must notify:

(i) the NSW Rural Fire Service Zone or District Manager for that district, If the site of the work is within a rural fire district; or

(ii) the Officer in Charge of the nearest NSW Fire Brigades fire station if the site of the work is within a fire district

and comply with any direction or additional condition which may be imposed by that officer which may include a direction that the fire not to be lit.

Schedule 15 - Gas plants, oil refineries and steel works (exhaust stacks)

Fire lit, maintained or used to dispose of gaseous exhaust emitted through a chimney in connection with the refining, manufacture or purification of gas, oil, or metal provided that: the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the site of the refinery or manufacturing facility.

Schedule 16 - Hot air balloons

Fire lit, maintained or used in order to conduct commercial hot air balloon flying operations provided that:

(a) not more than twelve hours prior to lighting such a fire the pilot must notify:

(i) the NSW Rural Fire Service State Operations Centre on 1800 049 933 of the proposed flight; and

(ii) the NSW Rural Fire Service Zone or District Manager for each rural fire district on the proposed flight path,

and comply with any direction or additional condition, which may be, imposed which may include a direction that the fire is not to be lit. The contact details for the RFS Zone or District Manager may be obtained from the State Operations Centre;

(b) at the time the balloon is launched:

(i) the ambient air temperature is less than 30 degrees Celsius; and

(ii) the average wind speed measured at ground level is less than 20 kilometres per hour;

(d) the balloon has landed and all burners and pilot lights are extinguished by no later than 2 hours after sunrise;

(g) any sighting of smoke or fire observed from the air is immediately reported to the NSW Fire Brigades via the Telstra "000" emergency system;

(h) the fire is lit and maintained in a manner which will prevent the escape of fire, sparks or incandescent or burning material from the balloon; and

(i) adequate fire fighting equipment is carried in the balloon and by the ground/retrieval party to prevent the escape or spread of the fire.

Schedule 17 - Olympic cauldron

Fire lit and maintained by the Sydney Olympic Park Authority in the “Olympic Cauldron” erected at Sydney Olympic Park.

Schedule 18 - Any other fire approved by NSW RFS Commissioner

Any fire, the lighting or maintenance of which is approved in writing by the Commissioner of the NSW Rural Fire Service, provided that the person who lights or maintains the fire complies with any conditions imposed by the Commissioner in relation to that fire.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Gerry Byrne, Manager Bushfire/Natural Hazards Section, (02) 9742 7348

File Reference: CHO/01357

GENERAL

Uniform change over * summer dress

Uniform change from winter to summer uniform will occur at 0800 hours, Sunday 1 October 2006.

Contact Officer: Superintendent Peter X Stathis, Professional Standards and Conduct Officer, (02) 9265 2826

File Reference: CHO/01092

PERMANENT FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

Long service leave ballot applications 2007/08

1. Call for applications

In accordance with In Orders 1998/19, Firefighters, Station Officers and Inspectors * Long service leave applications procedures * peak holiday periods, long service leave applications for periods that fall into peak holiday periods in 2007/08 are now called for from Inspectors, Station Officers and Firefighters.

2. Dates of peak periods

The following dates for the year 2007/08 are classified as peak periods and are subject to the procedures described in In Orders 1998/19:

16 March 2007 - 25 March 2007 World Police and Fire Games

6 April 2007 * 20 April 2007 Easter/Autumn School Vacation -Term 1

2 July 2007 * 13 July 2007 Winter School Vacation - Term 2

1 October 2007 * 12 October 2007 Spring School Vacation * Term 3

24 December 2007 * 28 January 2008 Christmas/New Year and Summer Vacation Term 4

Personnel who have already submitted applications for long service leave that include the above periods will be placed in the ballot as defined in In Orders.

3. Exemptions from ballot

As stated in In Orders 1998/19:

The ballot system and the related six weeks application periods for peak periods will not apply to firefighters who are seeking ‘extended’ periods of long service leave. For the purpose of this In Orders, ‘extended’ means any period in excess of two consecutive months on full pay or four consecutive months on half pay.

4. Closing date for applications

The closing date for applications is Friday 27 October 2006. Send applications to:

Operational Personnel

Head Office

NSW Fire Brigades

PO Box A249

SYDNEY SOUTH NSW 1232

Contact Officer: Lauren Dickson, Administrative Officer Operational Personnel,

(02) 9265 2878

File Reference: CHO/00378

Vacancies

Area Commanders

As part of the executive and regional restructure being implemented by the NSWFB, seven Area Commands will be created in NSW.

There will be three in Regional Operations:

* Regional North * Port Macquarie

* Regional South - Queanbeyan

* Regional West - Dubbo

There will be four in Greater Metropolitan Operations:

* Metropolitan North - Newcastle

* Metropolitan South - Wollongong

* Metropolitan East - Sydney

* Metropolitan West - Huntingwood

Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Chief Superintendent and Superintendent, for the Area Commander positions in:

* Metropolitan North

* Regional North

* Regional South and

* Regional West.

An information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.

Applicants may apply for any or all vacant positions. The applicant should also list their preferences for location in order of choice.

One interview will be conducted for all vacant positions with the positions being offered to successful applicants in the order of merit as determined by the Selection Panel.

Should there be sufficient applicants considered suitable for the position, an eligibility list will be created for six months. This eligibility list will only apply for the positions advertised above and any vacancy in one of these four positions will be offered to applicants in order of merit.

In the case of a future vacancy occurring in Metropolitan East, Metropolitan South or Metropolitan West, the vacant position will be advertised with all Chief Superintendents and Superintendents eligible to apply.

The successful applicant may apply for the conditions contained in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Assistant Director Operational Personnel on (02) 9265 2869 for inquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.

Inquiries: Assistant Commissioner Bob Dobson, Director Greater Metropolitan Operations, 0419 442 087

Information packages: Angela Villanti, (02) 9901 2430

Applications to: Regional Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, 55-57 Dickson Avenue, Artarmon NSW 2064

File references: CHO/09121, CHO/09122, CHO/09123, CHO/09124, CHO/09126, CHO/09127, CHO/09128

Closing date: 27 October 2006

Station Commander Tamworth

Applications are invited from officers holding the rank of Station Officer for the position of Station Commander at 452 Station, Tamworth, Zone Regional North 3, working the Back to Back Roster.

An ‘Application for Officer Transfer to Country Service’ form and an information package should be obtained before submitting an application. Applications must address all the selection criteria.

The successful applicant may apply for the conditions contained in Clause 29 of the Crown Employees (NSW Fire Brigades Firefighting Staff) Award 2005. Contact the Manager Operational Personnel for inquiries on Award conditions and any entitlements.

Inquiries: Superintendent Michael Brown, Zone Commander Regional

North 3, (02) 6766 5598

Information packages: Administrative Services Coordinator, West, (02) 9895 4630

Applications to: Regional Human Resources Manager, NSW Fire Brigades, Region West Office, PO Box H4, Harris Park NSW 2150

Closing date: 27 October 2006

File reference: WES/00448

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Appointments

The following appointments are subject to the provisions of the Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980. In some cases the maximum salary of the position may exceed the limit under which an appeal may be made to GREAT. The 21 day period for appeal commences on the date of this In Order.

Position No. Name Date of Decision

Area Commander Metropolitan East 3546 R Bucholtz 15 September 2006

Area Commander Metropolitan South 4135 P Rugg 15 September 2006

Area Commander Metropolitan West 4275 M Hurley 15 September 2006

Firefighter, Hazmat, Newcastle 6038 R Walker 1 September 2006

Community Risk Management Officer, North, OS3 6128 T Kirkpatrick 11 August 2006

Appliance Training Instructor, OS2 5680 A Thomson 14 August 2006

Promotions

Firefighter Level 3 to Qualified Firefighter

8425 S Hagan 21 August 2006

8428 M Feledy 23 August 2006

8436 I Davison 28 August 2006

8438 D Armstrong 19 August 2006

8457 B Heidtman 6 September 2006

8472 M Havercroft 19 August 2006

8538 M Lewis 29 August 2006

8540 D Ridding 9 August 2006

Firefighter Level 2 to Qualified Firefighter

8582 W Smith 8 August 2006

8583 S Porter 5 September 2006

Firefighter Level 2 to Firefighter Level 3

8501 J Leslie 27 June 2006

Firefighter Level 1 to Firefighter Level 2

8733 A Honey 20 August 2006

8735 A Gormly 20 August 2006

8736 T Goddard 20 August 2006

8738 D Alexander 20 August 2006

8744 J Dannenberg 20 August 2006

8745 C Lane 20 August 2006

8748 J McKay 20 August 2006

Retirements

3655 Station Officer R Midson 31 September 2006

4913 Senior Firefighter G Turton 31 August 2006

RETAINED FIREFIGHTERS NOTICES

New members appointed to Brigades

W J Howle Bowraville 1 September 2006

I Magill Tarro 1 September 2006

T Jennings Tingira Heights 1 September 2006

S Spargo Balgownie 1 September 2006

S Lawson Cootamundra 1 September 2006

S Seiler Jindabyne 1 September 2006

W Burns Nowra 1 September 2006

M Bennett Braidwood 15 September 2006

Relinquishment of Engine Keeper’s position

RETF S M Hedger Abermain 1 September 2006

Appointment to Engine Keeper’s position

RETF G McCulloch Morpeth 1 September 2006

These appointments are subject to the provisions of the Government and Related Employees Appeal Tribunal Act 1980. The 21 day period for appeal commences from the date of this In Order.

Transfers

RETF D Evans Port Macquarie Taree 15 August 2006

RETF G Mossman Bingara Coffs Harbour 1 September 2006

RETF A O’Brien Terrigal Port Macquarie 1 September 2006

RETF B Milson Coonabarabran Merewether 5 September 2006

Resignations

RETF P Wickham Bundeena 30 June 2006

RETF M Carr Cootamundra 31 July 2006

RETF B L Robinson Ballina 13 August 2006

RETF C M Furneaux Cessnock 15 August 2006

RETF J S Morgan Tarro 17 August 2006

RETF M D Harrison Tingira Heights 30 August 2006

Retirements

RETF B O’Donovan Rhodes 26 July 2006

RETF K Lunn Cowra 28 July 2006

RETF S Raso Bateau Bay 5 August 2006

RETF L Gehrig Queanbeyan 7 August 2006

RETF M Laurence Berowra 16 August 2006

RETF P James West Wallsend 31 August 2006

Transferred to Honorary List

RETF B O’Donovan Rhodes 27 July 2006

RETF K Lunn Cowra 29 July 2006

RETF L Gehrig Queanbeyan 8 August 2006

RETF M Laurence Berowra 17 August 2006

RETF P James West Wallsend 1 September 2006

Greg Mullins AFSM

Commissioner

1 September 2006