(a) The Fire Chief shall be the head of the Department of Fire under the general supervision of the Mayor. The Mayor shall appoint the Fire Chief subject to approval of the Council by a majority vote of its members. The Fire Chief shall serve at the pleasure of the Mayor and Council and may be removed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council by a majority vote of its members. The Mayor shall fix the salary of the Fire Chief with the approval of the Council by a majority vote of its members.
(b) The Mayor may provide for the employment of such firemen as he deems best, or for the services of volunteer firemen, and fix their compensation with the approval of Council.
(c) The Fire Chief may recommend and with the approval of the Mayor and Council purchase for use of the Department of Fire the fire apparatus, facilities, and equipment deemed necessary for the performance of the duties of the Department of Fire.
(d) The Mayor may recommend and with the approval of Council provide for furnishing of the services of the Department of Fire to other governmental entities adjacent and outside of the City on such terms and conditions as the Council shall provide.
(Amended 11-4-97.)