[Adopted 5-2-2011 by Ord. No. 11-005]
In order to better achieve interdepartmental coordination, economies of scale and enhanced external and internal customer service, there is hereby established the Division of Public Safety. The Departments and functions of the Police Department and Fire Department shall be included within the Division and other departments and/or functions may be included in or be removed from the Division upon the recommendation of the City Manager and the approval of the Mayor and City Council.
A. 
Establishment of position. There is hereby established, under the authority granted by the City Charter, Sections 47 and 51, II(2), the position of Director of Public Safety in and for the City. The person appointed as the Director of Public Safety may also be an appointive officer overseeing one or more of the departments included within the Division of Public Safety.
B. 
Duties and responsibilities. The Director of Public Safety shall coordinate, manage, develop and maintain effective systems for the departments and functions of Police and Fire and other departments and functions organized within the Division. The Director shall be responsible for ensuring that human, material and financial resources within the Division are effectively and efficiently utilized for superior customer service and optimal performances. Specific job duties, responsibilities and delegated supervisory authority may be further established by the City Manager. The Director shall work under the general supervision and direction of the City Manager.
C. 
Appointment and term.
(1) 
The appointment of the Director of Public Safety shall be recommended by the City Manager and confirmed by the Mayor and Council.
(2) 
The term of office shall be at will, meaning that the employee may resign or quit at any time, with or without cause, and that the City Manager, with confirmation by a majority vote of Council, may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause.
D. 
Salary and benefits.
(1) 
The salary for the Director of Public Safety shall be recommended by the City Manager and be approved by the Mayor and Council.
(2) 
The Director shall be entitled to the minimum benefits received by other appointed officials. Additional benefits may be recommended by the City Manager and approved by the Mayor and Council.