(A) The Director of Public Safety will be the direct supervisor of the Police Chief, the Fire Chief and the EMS Chief for administrative oversight related to budget, purchases, personnel management and discipline, and department planning (short and long range). The Director of Public Safety will serve as the liaison between Council and the public safety departments.
(B) The Chiefs of the Police, Fire and EMS Departments shall remain fully in their capacity to manage emergency situations within their respective jurisdictions and areas of responsibility. The Director of Public Safety is authorized to declare a state of emergency for the village until such time that the Mayor and Council can legally meet to confirm such action.
(Ord. 22-13, passed 11-11-2013)