§ 31.22  TOWN MARSHAL.
   (A)   There is hereby created, adopted and pursuant to the laws of the state retroactively put into place the office of the Town Marshal.
(2014 Code, § A2.3(1))
   (B)   (1)   The Town Marshal is the Chief Police officer and shall have all the duties and powers as are defined by I.C. 36-5-7-4 for Town Marshals, as it may be amended from time to time.
      (2)   The Town Council may authorize the appointment of Deputy Marshals pursuant to I.C. 36-5-7-6, as it may be amended from time to time.
      (3)   Town Marshals shall further be authorized to deputize individuals pursuant to the laws of the state.
      (4)   The Town Marshal and Deputy Marshals shall be designated as the town’s ordinance enforcement officers.
(2014 Code, § A2.3(2))
   (C)   The Town Council does hereby further approve and create a LaGrange Town Reserve, such reserve officers answering to the Town Marshal.
(2014 Code, § A2.3(3))
   (D)   (1)   The Town Council shall appoint a Town Marshal and shall fix his or her compensation.
      (2)   The Town Marshal serves at the pleasure of the Town Council and is subject to the minimum basic training requirement.
      (3)   The budget of the Town Marshal shall be approved by the Town Council and all employment selections of the Town Marshal shall first be approved by the Town Council.
(2014 Code, § A2.3(4))