(a) The city marshal and his or her deputies shall serve as peace officers and have full police authority in the exercise of their assigned duties.
(b) The city marshal and his or her deputies are not members of the police department of the city and are not eligible for membership in the Firemen, Policemen and Fire Alarm Operators Pension Fund; however, they are eligible for membership in the employee's retirement fund of the city. The city marshal and his or her deputies are paid law enforcement officers for the purpose of qualifying for survivors' assistance benefits under the provisions of Article 6228f, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes. (Ord. 32557)