The Chief shall be the administrative head of the Fire Department. In such position, it shall be his or her duty to:
1. Recommend the management organization of the Department to the Joint Powers Board;
2. Have control of all firefighting apparatus and equipment and be solely responsible for its care and condition;
3. Head the budget committee of the Department;
4. Prepare projections describing what the Fire Department should accomplish during periods of one to five years. These reports shall be adjusted as frequently as changing conditions dictate and shall include predicted annual budget requests for members and equipment as well as capitol expenditures;
5. Make reports to the City Council or to the public as required by the Council;
6. Control work assignments so as to properly utilize the working forces of the Department;
7. Ensure the proper training of the members of the Fire Department. At least one meeting of the Fire Department members and at least one drill per month shall be held. Such meetings and drills may be held on the same night if sufficient time is allocated for each. Records shall be kept of the names and the number of the firefighters present at each meeting or drill, what each drill consists of, and any other pertinent information deemed necessary by the Council or the State Fire Marshal;
8. To perform such other functions as are necessary to properly administer the Fire Department and as may be assigned by the Council; and
9. Pursuant to the authority granted by the State Fire Code, the Chief may, when he or she deems it necessary for potential life saving or firefighting purposes, order any apartment complex or other structure with a secured entry system to install a key box with appropriate keys inside to allow the Fire Department immediate access to the structure.