Editor's Note: This local law passed at referendum
at a special election 2-7-2008. It also provided that it would supersede
any inconsistent provisions of Unconsolidated Law § 5711-q.
The Commissioner of Police shall be the head of the
Village of Elmsford Police Department and responsible for its day-to-day
operations. The Commissioner of Police shall appoint all officers
and members thereof as vacancies in the Police Department occur and
remove officers and members as shall be necessary in accordance with
applicable laws, rules and regulations.
The Commissioner of Police shall promulgate and enforce
rules and regulations governing police discipline, practices and procedures
for the administration of the Police Department and for the discipline
and efficiency of the police force. The rules and regulations shall
be approved by the Board of Trustees before becoming effective. The
Commissioner of Police shall have authority to administer oaths and
take evidence, affidavits and acknowledgements in all proceedings
relating to the Department.