From and after the first day of January 1931, the office of city marshal of the City of Panhandle, Texas, is hereby abolished and dispensed with until otherwise arranged by ordinance by the city council.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 4, Division 1, Sec. 1-31)
The position of chief of police shall be directly responsible to and a subordinate employee of the city manager of the City of Panhandle. In accordance with Article 9.100 of the Panhandle City Code and the personnel policies of the City of Panhandle, the city manager shall appoint a qualified person to fill the position of chief of police and if necessary, remove such person from the position.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 4, Sec. 1-32)
The chief of police shall have all the powers now held by the city marshal, and shall fulfill all the duties now required of the city marshal, and shall receive as compensation, in addition to such fees of office as are allowed for the city marshal, such salary as may be fixed by the council. No salary or compensation for the office shall be deemed legally fixes unless fixed by ordinance.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 4, Sec. 1-33)
Before entering upon the duties of his office, the chief of police shall take and subscribe to the oath of office as required by the Constitution of the State of Texas, and shall execute a good and sufficient bond in the penal sum of One Thousand Dollars in favor of the City of Panhandle, to be approved by the city council, which shall be conditioned upon the faithful performance of his duties as such officer.
(1993 Code of Ordinances, Chapter 1, Article 4, Sec. 1-34)