The Fire Commissioner, who shall not be subject to active fire duty, shall enforce the fire regulations of this Code and shall manage and control all matters and things pertaining to the Fire Department and all persons employed therein, except for those matters under the jurisdiction of the Office of Public Safety Administration. The Fire Commissioner shall be appointed by the Mayor, by and with the advice and consent of the City Council. Any power or duty under this Code that is conferred upon or otherwise required to be exercised by a deputy Fire Commissioner or other head of any bureau or division of the Fire Department, or by any member of the uniformed service, shall also be conferred upon the Fire Commissioner and may be exercised by the Fire Commissioner.
(Added Coun. J. 5-18-16, p. 24131, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 11-26-19, p. 11390, Art. V, § 5)