(A) The Chief shall have control of all the firefighting apparatus and shall be solely responsible for its care and condition and shall make a semi-annual report to the Council at its meeting in March and September on the condition of the equipment and needs of the Fire Department.
(B) The Chief may submit additional reports and recommendations at any meeting of the Council and report each suspension of a member of the Fire Department at the first meeting of the Council following such suspension.
(C) In addition, the Chief shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline of the members of the Fire Department and may suspend any member for refusal or neglect to obey orders pending final action by the Council on the member’s discharge or retention.
(Prior Code, § 32.038)