There is hereby created the office of Chief of the Fire Department, to be appointed by the Board of Commissioners for one-year terms, beginning on July 1 of each year, to serve at the Board’s pleasure. The members of the Department shall have the opportunity to submit nominees for the position of Chief at least 60 days prior to the expiration of the term; however, the Board is not bound to nominate the nominated member. The Chief of the Fire Department shall be required to reside within the town’s Fire Protection District. The Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience, and shall have the ability to lead people and hold their respect and confidence. The Board of Commissioners shall have the authority to demote, suspend, or dismiss the Fire Chief. The Chief shall report to the Board of Commissioners through the Town Manager. Nothing herein shall be deemed to prevent the Board from re-appointing an individual to more than one successive term nor prevent the Board from authorizing a full-time paid Chief. At the time as any paid personnel are authorized, the positions shall be appointed by the Town Manager and fall under his or her general supervisory and personnel authority, and under the provisions of the town Personnel Policy.
(Prior Code, § 31.22) (Ord. passed 4-17-2000)