(A) Appointment. The Commander shall be appointed after recommendation by the Chief of Police to the Public Health and Safety Committee of the City Council, and after such committee has evaluated or caused to be evaluated such person to determine eligibility to service for the Department, taking into consideration the factors of health, experience and morals, but not excluding other considerations regarding adaptability for the type of service called upon to perform. If a majority of the Committee approves such person or persons, it shall notify the Chief of Police to enroll such person or persons without further action on the part of the City Council. A copy of the notification shall be filed with the Mayor and City Clerk.
(B) Powers and duties. The Commander shall serve at the direction of the Chief of Police or Deputy Chief and shall be responsible for internal investigations, use of force incidents and all other assignments or matters that may be assigned by the Deputy Chief, Chief of Police or Director of Public Safety.
(C) Salary. The salary for the Commander shall be determined yearly and included in the city’s appropriation ordinance.
(Prior Code, § 33.041) (Ord. 2013-253, passed 11-26-2013; Ord. 2022-023, passed 3-22-2022)