UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 25, 2011
RURAL/METRO CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
DELAWARE | 0-22056 | 86-0746929 | ||
(State or Other Jurisdiction | (Commission | (IRS Employer | ||
of Incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
9221 East Via de Ventura
Scottsdale, Arizona
85258
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)
(Zip Code)
Registrants telephone number, including area code: (480) 606-3886
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Item 5.02 | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On March 25, 2011, Robert E. Wilson voluntarily resigned from the Board of Directors of Rural/Metro Corporation (the Company). Mr. Wilson has informed the Company that he is commencing employment with an internationally recognized accounting firm, and that in connection with such employment, Mr. Wilson will not continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors of any public company. Prior to his resignation, Mr. Wilson served as Chairman of the Audit Committee of the Companys Board of Directors. Mr. Wilson advised the Company that his resignation is not due to any disagreements with the Company on any matters relating to the Companys operations, policies, or practices.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
RURAL/METRO CORPORATION | ||||||
Date: March 25, 2011 | By: | /s/ Michael P. DiMino | ||||
Michael P. DiMino President and Chief Executive Officer |