All appointments by the Township and promotions shall
be for a probationary period of one year after graduation from the
police academy, or one year after date of hire if appointment was
made after graduation from police academy, after which the appointment
or promotion shall be made permanent by the Township, by resolution,
upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police. The Township, after
considering the recommendation of the Chief of Police, may, in its
absolute discretion, terminate the employment of any probationary
appointee without cause or refuse to make a permanent promotion at
any time during said one-year period. Except as otherwise provided
by law, the employment of permanent members of the Law Enforcement
Department shall be indeterminate and continuous during good behavior
and efficiency.