The council shall provide for, establish, and maintain, separately or through agreements, a Police Department to enforce all laws and all ordinances and codes which are in force in the city and to preserve peace and good order in the city. A police chief shall be approved by the city council after consultation with the city manager. He or she shall be approved and appointed by the council on the basis of education, ability, training and experience. The police chief shall be under the direction of the city manager, be in command, and be responsible for the operation of said police department and for the procurement and training of personnel therefore. The police force of the city shall have and exercise all the immunities, privileges and powers of the police officers under the common law and of the State of Michigan for the preservation of quiet, good order, and for the safety of persons and property in the city.