A Police Department is hereby created which shall be under the
direction of the Police Chief, who shall be appointed by the City
Administrator upon approval of the City Council.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
The Police Chief, subject to the approval of the City Administrator,
shall organize and maintain such divisions in the Department as necessary
to economically and efficiently carry out the functions of the Department.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
The Police Chief shall be responsible for the supervision and
control of all personnel, materials and equipment assigned to the
Police Department and for the performance of the functions of the
Department subject to the supervision of the City Administrator.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
The function of the Department is the administration of those
police matters pertaining to public peace, safety and protection for
the City.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
In the case of the temporary absence or disability of the Police
Chief, a member of the Police Department, designated by the City Administrator,
shall perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Police Chief.
(Ord. 3767, 1975)
