A.
There
is created the office of chief of police. He or she shall be the chief
law enforcement officer for the town, and have direct supervision
over all police officers hired by the town. The chief of police shall
be a classified appointee and a non-appointed department director
and shall perform the responsibilities contained in the job description
and as required by statute and serve under the general supervision
of the town manager.
B.
The
chief of police shall prepare and maintain rules governing the standards
of conduct, general orders and internal procedures, not in conflict
with the town’s personnel policy, for the efficient operation
of the police department. Such rules shall be presented to the governing
body for approval.
(Ordinance 18-01 adopted 2018)
