[R.O. 2008 §200.010; Code 1968 §22-11; CC 1988 §25-31; Ord. No. 6617, 9-11-2000; Ord. No. 02-2021, 1-11-2021[1]]
A. 
The Mayor, with the consent and approval of a majority of the members elected to the City Council shall have the authority to appoint a Chief of Police to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and City Council for a term of four (4) years.
B. 
The minimum criteria and qualifications for appointment to the position of Chief of Police, shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. 
Minimum three (3) years Police experience, supervisory experience preferred;
2. 
Minimum law enforcement training hours required by State of Missouri;
3. 
Associates Degree or its equivalent in minimum college course hours;
4. 
Passage of drug testing pre-employment screening;
5. 
Possession of valid driver's license and certificate by Missouri Department of Public Safety;
6. 
Residence within the City of Louisiana within ninety (90) days of appointment;
7. 
Ability to meet minimum physical requirements to perform necessary job functions including, but not limited to, the ability to observe and analyze situations as well as hold and grip objects; and
8. 
Possess the ability to perform duties and responsibilities, both law enforcement and administrative, necessary to perform essential job functions as Chief of Police.
C. 
All potential appointees to the position of Chief of Police may be subject to a reference check and criminal history background check, as well as screening and testing for a psychological evaluation at the request of the Mayor.
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Editor's Note: Ord. No. 02-2021 also changed the title of this Section from "Appointive Position of Chief of Police" to "
[R.O. 2008 §200.020; Code 1968 §22-12; CC 1988 §25-32; Ord. No. 12-2016 § 1, 6-20-2016; Ord. No. 11-2022, 5-23-2022]
A. 
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Police Department, including the direct supervision of all Police Department employees, subject to any applicable State laws and City ordinances.
B. 
The Chief of Police shall exercise independent judgment as a Law Enforcement Officer in the performance of law enforcement functions and in the supervision of Police Officers performing such functions.
C. 
The Chief of Police is expected to devote a portion of his or her work time, on a regular basis, to patrol duties and investigations.
D. 
The Chief of Police shall recommend to the Mayor and City Council adoption of such measures as he/she may deem necessary or expedient for the safety or welfare of the City or for the improvement of law enforcement services for the City, including without limitation the adoption or revision of specific Police Department policies. The Mayor or City Council may also initiate adoption or revision of Police Department policies, but only after consultation with the Chief of Police regarding same.
[R.O. 2008 §200.030; Code 1968 §22-14; CC 1988 §25-33; Ord. No. 13-2016 § 1, 6-20-2016]
The Chief of Police or police officer assigned by the Chief of Police shall attend all sessions of the Municipal Court and preserve order in the courtroom.
[R.O. 2008 §200.040; Code 1968 §22-15; CC 1988 §25-34; Ord. No. 14-2016 § 1, 6-20-2016]
The Chief of Police or police officer assigned by the Chief of Police shall be ex officio sergeant-at-arms of the City Council, shall attend Council meetings and preserve order in the Council chamber and shall execute the Council's orders, notices or mandates.
[R.O. 2008 §200.050; Code 1968 §22-17; CC 1988 §25-35]
The Chief of Police shall safely keep all money or property coming into his/her hands as a result of the arrest of any person charged with a crime or a misdemeanor. He/she shall report the money or property to the Municipal Judge, and such money or property shall be disposed of as directed by the Municipal Judge.