(A) Except as provided in I.C. 36-8-3-4(m), a member of the Police or Fire Department holds office or grade until he or she is dismissed or demoted by the Police or Fire Merit Commissions or by the Board of Public Works and Safety where applicable.
(B) A member may be disciplined by demotion or dismissal for any lawful cause pursuant to I.C. 36-8-3.5-17, § 3-1-3.5-9 or, where applicable, the procedures outlined by I.C.36-8-3-4.