A Deputy Chief shall be considered as the Assistant Chief of the Police Department and, in the absence of the Chief, shall have the authority to act and direct in the name of the Chief. He or she shall be held responsible for the operation of the division, function, or activity to which he or she is assigned. All orders or directions issued by him or her shall be in conformity with policies of the Department and legal requirements. He or she shall avoid injury, degradation, or discredit to subordinates in the presence of others whenever possible. Subordinates shall show him or her proper respect and shall carry out orders and directions from him or her.
(Ord. 1974-1, passed 1-24-1974; Ord. 1995-1, passed 1-26-1995)