The Mayor, or the Chief of Police, if a Chief of Police is appointed, may make and prescribe such rules and regulations for the operation of the Police Department as he shall deem advisable and such rules, when approved by the City Council, shall be binding upon the members of the Police Department. Such rules and regulations may cover the conduct of the members, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried, hours of service, vacations and all other similar matters necessary or desirable for the efficiency of the department. The rules and regulations shall, however, be consistent with the ordinances of the city and the laws of the state.
(Ord. 367, passed 10-3-77)