1-12A-1: QUALIFICATIONS FOR CHIEF OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT:

The chief of the fire department shall possess the following attributes and qualifications:

   A.   Be a United States citizen;

   B.   Be at least twenty one (21) years old at the time of appointment;

   C.   Be a high school graduate or furnish evidence of successful completion of an examination indicating an equivalent achievement;

   D.   Have not been convicted of a crime for which the appointee could have been punished by imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or by imprisonment in the penitentiary of this or another state;

   E.   Have demonstrated good moral character;

   F.   Be free of any physical, emotional or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of his duties as chief of the fire department;

   G.   Have successfully completed Utah fire academy and training as prescribed by Utah Code Annotated section 53-7-201 et seq. (1953, as amended), and other applicable Utah laws and have provided evidence of successful completion;

   H.   Complete annual certified training in firefighting, prevention, investigation or similar training; and

   I.   Attain or complete such other attributes or qualifications as the mayor and city council may from time to time impose. (Ord. 2003-11, 9-17-2003)