The Police Department is hereby created. The
head of this Department shall be known as the "Chief of Police"; he
shall appoint subordinates, subject to the approval of the Police
Commission.[1]
The Chief of Police shall be responsible for supervising
all policing and law enforcement services and activities as are performed
by the Police Department in accordance with Wisconsin Statutes and
with the ordinances and policies established by the Village Board.
Police uniformed personnel shall be appointed and
promoted by the Chief of Police in accordance with the procedures
set forth by the Police Commission pursuant to the applicable provisions
of Wisconsin Statutes.
The salary, work week, vacations, sick leave, holidays,
uniform allowances and other fringe benefits shall be subject to collective
bargaining and approval of the Village Board.
The Chief of Police shall prepare policies, procedures,
general orders and directives conducive to the efficient operation
and administration of the Police Department. In cooperation with the
Village Manager, the Chief of Police shall prepare rules of conduct
governing the deportment of members of the Police Department. These
rules of conduct must be in force upon approval by the Village Board
and may be revised by said Board as is necessary.[1]