There is hereby created the position of fire inspector, an appointive position with the fire department. The fire inspector shall be appointed by the fire and police commission on the basis of merit, and seniority in service, and examination. Promotion to the position of fire inspector shall be from those members of the fire department, regardless of rank, who desire to submit themselves to examination. The duties of the fire inspector shall be as determined by the fire chief.
The fire inspector position shall continue as a nonexempt position, and subject to the labor agreement with the International Association Of Firefighters, Local 929. The labor agreement shall be amended with respect to the position of fire inspector. The pay and benefits for the position of fire inspector shall be determined by agreement with Local 929. (Ord. 89-26, 9-25-1989)