Council shall, subject to this Charter and to the applicable
provisions of law:
(a) Appoint and fix the number, rank and compensation of the police and
prescribe all necessary rules and regulations for the organization
and operation of the Police Department;
(b) Appoint and fix the compensation of a Chief of Police, who shall
be generally responsible for the supervision of the Police Department,
and shall be subject to removal at any time, with or without cause.
The Police Department shall have all powers and duties granted
to it by Council under the Administrative Code, other applicable ordinances,
and the applicable provisions of law.
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