(A) There is hereby created the office of Chief of Police of the city.
(B) The powers and duties of the office are hereby established as follows:
(1) Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and evaluates the activities and programs of the Police Department;
(2) Formulates department policies and procedures, rules and regulations following consultation with higher authority and subordinate officers;
(3) Develops organizational structure of the department in accordance with professional standards and city policy;
(4) Prepares and authorizes work schedules;
(5) Furnishes technical advice on police problems;
(6) Maintains constant surveillance of criminal and traffic reports in addition to activity reports;
(7) Initiates corrective action when and where necessarily indicated;
(8) Supervises and evaluates the use of police equipment;
(9) Instructs, disciplines, and evaluates department personnel;
(10) Reviews and recommends acceptable standards and training of department personnel;
(11) Authorizes purchase requisitions of supplies and equipment for the Police Department;
(12) Confers with representatives of federal, state and local agencies on various police problems;
(13) Prepares memoranda and reports on activities of the department, orally and in writing, and supervises others in the preparation of reports;
(14) Attends all Council meetings;
(15) Receives complaints from the general public;
(16) Studies and reviews all laws, official opinions and guidelines;
(17) Maintains a proper record system pertaining to citations, arrest and investigations;
(18) Participates in approved law enforcement courses and schedules subordinates for such training;
(19) Represents the department as needed; and
(20) Develops and conducts an effective public relations program.
(C) Compensation for this office shall be pay at the weekly rate as established by ordinance of the City Council.
(D) The Chief of Police shall execute a bond to the city in the amount of $1,000.
(E) The Chief of Police shall report to the City Council.
(2002 Code, § 36.02) (Ord. 1999-P-01, passed 10-26-1999)