(A) The Chief of Police for the village shall be the peace officer of the village and the executive head, under the Mayor, of the police force. The Chief and any police officer under him shall have the powers conferred by such other powers and duties not inconsistent with the nature of the offices, as are conferred by ordinance.
(B) The Chief of Police shall be an elector of the village, or become one within six months of his appointment. He shall be appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by Council and shall continue in office until removed therefrom as provided by R.C. § 737.171 except as provided for in division (C) below.
(C) If the Chief of Police becomes mentally or physically incapacitated, as certified by a licensed physician, such incapacity shall operate to terminate his employment with the village. The Chief of Police, duly appointed and acting, may terminate his employment only upon 60 days' written notice to the village.
(D) No person shall receive an appointment under this section after January 1, 1970, unless, not more than 60 days prior to receiving an appointment, he has passed a physical examination given by a licensed physician, as required by the Police and Firefighter's Disability and Pension Fund. The Council shall pay the professional fee for the physical examination.
('81 Code § 34.02) (Ord. 230, passed 6-3-76; Am. Ord. 1999-O-54, passed 10-14-99)
Statutory reference:
Similar provisions, see R.C. § 737.15