§ 32.016 CHIEF OF POLICE.
   (A)   The Chief of Police shall have supervision and control of the Police Department and its members. The Chief of Police shall be responsible to the Council for law enforcement and for property of the city used by the Department. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline of the members of the Department. The Chief of Police shall be responsible for the keeping of adequate records and shall report to the Council on the needs of the Department and its work.
   (B)   Every member of the Department subordinate to the Chief of Police shall obey the instructions of the Chief of Police and any superior officer. The Council shall designate one of the police officers as acting Chief of Police, who shall have the powers and duties of the Chief of Police during his or her absence or disability.
(Prior Code, § 32.016)