The city shall maintain a Fire Department consisting of personnel from full-time EMS Department and the volunteer firefighter force as defined in the city's annual fiscal year budget. The Fire Department shall be under the control and direction of the Chief of the Fire Department, who shall be appointed by the City Manager with the advice and consent of the Board of Commissioners. The Chief shall meet the requirements of Texas Government Code, § 419.032. The Chief may be compensated or uncompensated as determined by the Board of Commissioners.
(Ord. 968, passed 3-16-20)