A. Department Established: There shall be a police department, the head of which shall be the police chief.
B. Chief Of Police; Appointment, Term: In accordance with 11 Oklahoma Statutes section 12-106, the board of trustees shall appoint the police chief, and may remove him at pleasure. The police chief shall serve until the term as set by the board of trustees expires and until his successor is appointed by the board and qualifies, unless his services are sooner terminated by death, resignation, removal by the board, or other legal manner.
C. Police Officers, Appointment: The police chief shall have authority to appoint one or more police officers subject to confirmation by the board of trustees. Police officers may be removed either by the chief or by the board of trustees at a regular meeting.
D. Control Of Department: The town police chief shall have the supervision and control of the police department, subject to the supervision and control of the board of trustees.
(2004 Code)