The Department of Public Safety shall be directed by the Director
of Public Safety and shall consist of the Police and Fire Departments,
the office of Emergency Management, and such other offices or activities
related to public safety which may be established or determined by
the Mayor or the Common Council. In event an appointment is not made
to the position of Director of Public Safety, the Mayor shall serve
in such capacity.
The Office of Emergency Management shall be directed by the
Director of Emergency Management who shall serve at the pleasure of
the Mayor.
The specific powers and duties of the Emergency Management Officer shall include:
Service as the Mayor's chief adviser as it relates to all
matters associated with emergency management and disaster preparedness.
Development and maintenance of disaster preparedness and other
emergency plans of the City.
Coordination of all emergency management planning activities
of all departments and other public and private agencies within the
City.
The Police Department shall be directed by the Chief of Police
who shall be appointed by the Common Council pursuant to Civil Service
regulations.
The specific powers and duties of the Chief of Police shall
include:
Enforcement of the laws of the State of New York and the local
laws, ordinances, and regulations of the City.
Jurisdiction and control over all functions and duties customarily
conferred upon a police department and police officers pursuant to
the laws of the State of New York.
[Amended 12-3-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]
The Fire Department shall be under direction of the Fire Chief
who shall be appointed by the Common Council pursuant to Civil Service
regulations.
[Amended 12-3-1996 by L.L. No. 3-1996]
The specific powers and duties of the Fire Chief shall include
but not be limited to:
Plans, coordinates, supervises and evaluates Fire and EMS operations.
Establishes policies and procedures for Fire and EMS in order
to implement directives from the Mayor and Common Council.
Plans and implements Fire and EMS programs for the City, including
a proactive fire prevention program; reviews departmental performance
and effectiveness; formulates programs or policies to alleviate deficiencies.
Supervises and coordinates the preparation and presentation
of an annual budget for Fire and EMS; directs the implementation of
the department budget; plans for and reviews specifications for new
or replaced equipment.
Responds to alarms as needed, and may direct activities at the
scene of major emergencies, as required.
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Directs the inspection of buildings and other properties for
fire hazards and enforces fire prevention code and directs the functions
of the Codes Enforcement Officer. Serves as building inspector for
the City as provided for under New York State Uniform Fire Prevention
and Building Code. [Amended 6-17-1997 by L.L. No. 2-1997]
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Directs the operation of departmental training activities and
assures all mandated training is received.
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Controls the expenditures of departmental appropriations.
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Maintains departmental discipline and the conduct and general
behavior of assigned personnel.
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Supervises the investigation and determination of causes of
fires.
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Prepares and submits monthly reports regarding the departments
activities and prepares a variety of other reports as appropriate
including the annual report of activities.
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Plans departmental operation with respect to equipment, apparatus
and personnel; supervises the implementation of such plans.
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Assigns personnel and equipment to such duties and uses as the
service requires; evaluates the need for and recommends the purchase
of new equipment and supplies.
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Attends all Department Head meetings, committee meetings and
City Council meetings.
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Represents the city in discussions with other governments, organizations,
agencies and individuals as it relates to fire programs and functions.
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