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(A) Each appointment shall be first made for a probationary term and the mayor may nominate, and, with the advice and consent of the council, may appoint such chief and assistant chief or chiefs of the fire department and firefighters, who shall thereafter hold their respective appointments during good behavior and while they have the physical ability to perform their duties. (Ord. 855, 3-20-2006)
(A) The mayor may suspend the chief or any member of the fire department for neglect of duty or a violation of any of the rules and regulations of the fire department; and the chief of the fire department may suspend the assistant chief or any firefighters and the assistant chief may suspend any firefighter for a like cause.
(B) In all cases of suspension, the person suspended must be furnished with a copy of the charge against him, in writing, setting forth reasons for the suspension. Such charges must be presented to the next meeting of the council and a hearing had thereon, when the suspended member may appear in person or by counsel and make his defense to said charges.
(C) If the charges are found proven by the council, it may, by majority vote of the whole council, impose such penalty as it shall determine the offense warrants, either in the continuation of the suspension for a limited time or in the removal of the suspended person from the fire department.
(D) Should the charges not be presented to the next meeting of the council after suspension, or should the charges be found not proven by the council, the suspended person shall be reinstated and be entitled to his usual compensation for the time so suspended. (Ord. 703, 4-19-1982)
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