All appointments to the police force must be made by the mayor and confirmed by the council. No such appointment must be made until an application for such position on the police force has been filed with the mayor, and by him referred to the police commission, and the applicant has successfully passed the examination required to be held by the police commission, and a certificate from the police commission that the applicant has qualified for such appointment has been filed with the mayor.
Every applicant who has passed such examination and received a certificate must first serve for a probationary term of not more than one year. At any time before the end of the probationary term, the mayor may revoke the appointment. Within thirty (30) days after the end of the probationary term, the appointment of the applicant must be submitted to the council, and if the appointment is confirmed by the council, the applicant becomes a member of the police force, and shall hold such position during good behavior, unless suspended or discharged as provided by law. (Ord. 706, 7-21-1982)