[Added 6-13-2023 by G.O. No. 2023-24]
There is hereby established the position of Police Chaplain
in the Police Department, and the person or persons so designated
shall be appointed for a one-year term by resolution of the Town Council.
Any person appointed as Chaplain shall be an ordained clergyman in
good standing in the religious body for which that person is selected.
Such Chaplain shall become a member of the Police Department, without
rank and without salary. Upon the expiration of one year, he/she shall
continue to serve until reappointed or notified that he/she will not
be reappointed. He/she will not receive any health insurance benefits.
The Police Chaplain will be trained in accordance with the rules and
regulations of the Westfield Police Department and under the supervision
of the Chief of Police.