§ 32.073 CHIEF OF POLICE; APPOINTMENT.
   The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the City Manager on the basis of merit and fitness. The Chief shall not be appointed by the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.
(1990 Code, § 21-4) (Ord. 62-643, passed 2-5-1962; Ord. 68-946, passed 2-5-1968)
Statutory reference:
   Authority to deprive Board of Fire and Police Commissioners of authority to appoint Police Chief, see ILCS Ch. 65, Act 5 § 10-2.1-4