A. Appointment: The chief of police shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the approval of the council. He shall hold office for the duration of his appointment unless sooner removed by the mayor with a concurrence of the council. (1961 Code § 1-16-1)
B. Rank: The chief of police shall be the head of the department and have supervision over all the officers and members thereof. (1961 Code § 1-16-2)
C. Duties:
1. Records; Reports: The chief of police shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of his department as may be required by statute or by the mayor.
2. Performance Of Department: The chief of police shall be responsible for the performance of the police department and of its functions and all persons who are members of the police department shall serve subject to his orders.
3. Enforcement Of Code: It shall be the duty of the chief of police to see to the enforcement of all provisions of this code and of all applicable statutes and to preserve order and prevent infractions of the law and arrest violators thereof.
4. Authority To Call Upon Citizens 1 : The chief of police shall have authority to call upon any citizen or bystander to assist him in the execution of his duty.
5. Service Of Process: The chief of police shall serve all processes issued to him and enforce all orders and judgments of the court. (1961 Code § 1-16-3; amd. 2004 Code)
Notes
| 1 | 1. See also section 5-2-34 of this title. |