(A) There is hereby established the Charter Township of Clayton Police Department. The Township Board, acting by resolution, shall appoint such persons who, based on experience, training and qualifications would, in its discretion, best perform the duties associated with providing police protection to the citizens of the township.
(B) The Township Board shall approve an annual appropriation for the operation and maintenance of the Department and its equipment, and for that purpose shall have the authority to use general funds and extra voted millage for the operation and maintenance of the Department; it shall provide for payment of any debts incurred incidental to its continued operation; it shall purchase necessary equipment, and/or construct public buildings for uses incidental to the maintenance and operation of a Police Department. The Township Board shall establish rules and regulations for the operations of the Department and the care of the equipment.
(Res. 01-1108-01, passed 11-8-2002; Am. Ord. 406, passed 12-12-2002)