The office of chief of police or any vacancy therein shall be filled by appointment of the mayor, with the advice and consent of the city council following equal opportunity hiring guidelines. The chief of police shall act under the direction, supervision and control of the mayor. The chief of police shall serve at the pleasure of and may be removed by the mayor and city council. (Ord. 2000-09, 6-7-2000; amd. Ord. 2004-18, 5-5-2004)