6-1-3: DEPUTY CHIEF OF POLICE:
   A.   Office Created: There is hereby created the office of deputy chief of police. The deputy chief of police shall be a rank immediately below that of chief of police.
   B.   Appointment: The chief of police shall have the power of appointment of the deputy chief of police, without the advice or consent of the board of fire and police commissioners, in accordance with the following guidelines:
      1.   During such time as the village contains fewer than one hundred thirty thousand (130,000) inhabitants and employs fewer than twenty five (25) full time police officers, the chief of police may appoint one deputy chief of police.
      2.   The deputy chief shall be appointed from any rank of sworn, full time officers of the village police department; provided, that said appointee has at least five (5) years of full time service with the village police department prior to appointment.
   C.   Term Of Service; Removal And Promotions: The deputy chief of police shall serve at the discretion of the chief of police and may be removed from the position of deputy chief of police at any time by the chief. During service as deputy chief, the officer shall be permitted to take promotional exams and be promoted to a higher classified rank than the officer currently holds, without having to resign as deputy chief. If removed from the position of deputy chief, the officer in question shall revert to the rank currently held by the officer, without regard as to whether a vacancy exists in that rank.
   D.   General Duties: The deputy chief shall assist the chief of police in the performance of his duties, shall perform the duties assigned to him by the chief of police, and shall perform the general duties of members of the village police department. The deputy chief shall have the authority to direct and issue orders to all employees of the department holding the rank of captain or any lower rank. (2016 Code)