The Englewood Police Department, as heretofore established,
is hereby continued.
All members of the Police Department having been appointed,
qualified and completed a one-year-probationary period shall severally
hold their respective office during good behavior and efficiency in
the performance of their duties. No member shall be removed from office
except in the manner and for reasons prescribed by law including state
statutes, city ordinances and the rules and regulations of the Police
Department.
The compensation and benefits of the members of the Police Department
shall be in accordance with any collective bargaining agreement, where
applicable, and as established by ordinance.
The Chief of Police shall be directly responsible to the City
Manager for the efficient and routine day-to-day operations of the
Police Department pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:14-147 and shall, pursuant
to policies established by the City Manager:
A. Administer and enforce rules and regulations and special emergency
directives for the disposition and discipline of the Department and
its officers and personnel;
B. Have, exercise, and discharge the functions, powers, and duties of
the force;
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all subordinates and other
personnel;
D. Delegate such authority as deemed necessary for the efficient operation
of the force to be exercised under his/her direction and supervision;
and
E. Report at least monthly to the City Manager in such form as shall
be prescribed by the City Manager on the operation of the Department,
and make such other reports as may be requested by either the City
Manager or the City Council.