There is hereby created a Police and Fire Commission consisting
of five citizens, three of whom shall constitute a quorum. The Mayor
shall annually, between the last Monday of April and the first Monday
of May, appoint one member, subject to the confirmation of the Council,
for a term of five years and such person's name shall be filed
in writing with the Secretary of the Commission. The Commission shall
keep a record of its proceedings.
The Commission shall appoint the Chief of Police, who shall
hold his office during good behavior, subject to suspension or removal
by the Commission for cause.
Any person employed who can qualify shall become a participating
employee for pension purposes under §§ 40.01 to 40.08,
Wis. Stats., and all amendments thereto.
At such time as the City shall have a paid Fire Department,
any person thereafter employed and who can otherwise qualify shall
be, or become, a participating employee for pension purposes under
§§ 40.01 to 40.08, Wis. Stats., and all amendments
thereto.
Subject to approval of the Council, the Fire Chief may establish
rules requiring firefighters to obtain permission before leaving the
City.