(A) There is hereby created the office fo Police Chief of the City of Bardstown, Kentucky.
(B) The duties and responsibilities of the Police Chief shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Under general executive direction, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates and evaluates all activities and programs of the Police Department to protect individual rights, preserve the peace, prevent and suppress crime, protect life and property, identify and apprehend criminal offenders, and enforce regulatory measures; perform related duties as required. Formulates and enforces departmental policies, regulations, goals and program priorities. Formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures to be followed; takes necessary steps to improve police operations. Makes or reviews all duty assignments within the department. Makes recommendations to the Mayor regarding personnel appointments, promotions, demotions or dismissals. Assists and makes arrests and is required to carry and utilize firearms in the course of duty as a sworn police officer.
(C) The oath of office to be executed shall be that set forth in Section 228 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
(D) Compensation for this office shall be set in accordance with the city’s Compensation and Classification Plan.
(E) The personnel policies and procedures of the city shall apply to this office.
(F) No bond shall be required of the Police Chief.
(G) The Police Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor with approval of the City Council.
(Ord. B2012-02, passed 2-14-12)