Local Executive Board Operations and Structure

3:30 - 5:00 pm

2025-Ed-Seminar-Wednesday, April 23

Speakers: Ricky Walsh, Dennis Lawson

Ricky Walsh, IAFF 7th District Vice President, Dennis Lawson, WSCFF President.

This class will provide an overview of the various roles and operations of the common positions of an executive board. We will discuss the importance of these positions and the need to have the duties and responsibilities fulfilled as outlined in the locals Constitution and By-laws.

About the Speakers

Ricky Walsh

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Dennis Lawson

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