It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief to see that the laws, ordinances, orders, rules, and regulations concerning the Department and the operation thereof are carried into full force and effect. It shall be the duty of the Chief to enforce such rules and regulations made from time to time to secure discipline in the Department. In accordance with the city's Personnel Policy Handbook, the Chief shall have power to discipline any subordinate officers, members or employees for a violation of such rules and regulations and upon executing any such suspension or dismissal, forthwith in writing, advise the City Manager of their reasons therefor. The Chief shall be responsible for the condition of fire equipment and operation of the Department and shall report in writing as requested by the City Manager regarding the equipment and operation of the Department. The Chief shall cooperate with the City Manager in the preparation of an annual budget for the operation of the Department. In absence of the Chief for any reason whatsoever, the Assistant Chief of the Fire Department shall perform all the duties of the Chief of the Fire Department and shall have vested in him all of the power and authority of the Chief of the Fire Department.
(Ord. 968, passed 3-16-20)