The operating rules of the Fire Department shall be established by the Fire Chief with the advice of the Manager and the consent of Council. The Fire Department shall be under the direction of a Fire Chief, who shall be the Department head and who shall report to the Manager for administrative purposes. The duties of the Chief shall include the appointing of, suspending, removing, or otherwise disciplining all members of the Fire Department. Upon appointment of the Fire Chief as a full-time position, then the Fire Chief shall not be otherwise employed by the Village. Disciplinary action shall be taken by the Fire Chief with the right of appeal to the Manager, Council and an Employee Relations Review Board. The appointment, promotion, removal, or suspension of the Fire Chief shall be made by the Manager, with the input of the Mayor and with the approval of Council. The Manager shall consider the recommendation of members of the Fire Department for appointment or promotion of the Fire Chief. If such recommendation is rejected by the Manager, then written reasons for the decision shall be provided to Council, Mayor, and the Fire Department. Removal of the Fire Chief shall require documentation of cause. The appointment, promotion, removal, or suspension of members of the Fire Department shall be made by the Fire Chief, in accordance with rules provided for by Council and this Charter, or upon achievement of City status, in accordance with the provisions of Article IX hereof and rules promulgated thereunder. The Fire Chief shall, within five (5) days of such action, certify in writing the suspension or removal of any member of the Fire Department to the Manager. Such certification shall include the reason for said action. The minimum qualifications of the Fire Chief shall be established by Council prior to appointment by the Manager.