The Commission shall have authority to administer discipline to Department members including suspension, demotion, and termination of employment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Commission shall not have authority over Department members in upper-level policy making positions. The Chief of Police shall retain the authority to administer discipline to Department members up to and including 40 hours of unpaid suspension, which authority may be exercised at the Chief's discretion and without approval of or review by the Commission. The Commission's rules shall be adopted pursuant to IC 36-8-3.5-10. Proceedings related to discipline, demotion, or dismissal of any member of the Police Department shall be conducted in the manner prescribed by IC 36-8-3.5 et. seq. and the Commission's rules governing such proceedings.
(Ord. 091514A, passed 11-17-14)