[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Council of the Village of
Michiana by Ord. No. 29 (Section 32.000 of the 2001 Code). Amendments noted where
applicable.]
There is, therefore, created a position for the Village of Michiana,
Michigan, to be known as "Police Commissioner," to be appointed by
the Village Council.
The Police Commissioner shall be the chief executive officer
of the Police Department and shall serve as liaison between the police
officers, the Village Council, and the residents of the Village.
The Police Commissioner shall advise and recommend means whereby
police protection and practices may be revised, improved and upgraded;
he shall take all necessary actions to ensure that ordinances, codes
and regulations of the Village of Michiana that may be in effect are
promptly and efficiently enforced; however, he shall not be accorded
police powers unless he meets the standards and requirements of the
State of Michigan for police officers.
The Police Commissioner shall render full and comprehensive
monthly reports and an annual report, in writing, to the Council,
setting forth his status and all problems pertaining thereto.
The Police Commissioner may be removed from office, for a good
cause shown, after full and proper hearing before the Village Council,
by a majority vote of the members of the Village Council present at
such meeting.
Any appeal from any ruling by the Police Commissioner shall
be submitted to the Village Council, in writing, to the Village Clerk
by registered mail, at least 10 days before any regular meeting of
the Village Council, to enable members of the Council to familiarize
themselves with the problem before such meeting.
The Police Commissioner may be elected from the members of the
Village Council and shall serve at the pleasure of the Council.
