The police force of the city shall consist of the mayor, who shall at all times have supervision of the police of the city, and such other police officers as the mayor shall, by and with the consent of the city council, appoint. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the mayor shall not exercise any powers that are required to be exercised only by a licensed police officer under the laws of the State of Minnesota.
In case of riots, large public gatherings, or disturbances of the peace, the mayor shall provide or appoint as many temporary or special officers as he/she may deem necessary. But such special or temporary appointment shall not continue for more than one week without the consent of the city council.
Whenever a vacancy occurs in a position in the classified service, the mayor shall notify the police civil service commission of the vacancy. The commission shall certify to the mayor and council the three names standing highest on the appropriate eligible list. If two or more vacancies are to be filled in the same class, the commission shall certify two more names than the number of vacancies to be filled. The mayor with the consent of the council shall appoint one person from the names so certified to fill each vacancy.