(A) From the firefighters of the Fire Department, there shall be appointed a Fire Chief, who shall be the head of and in full charge of the Department, an Assistant Fire Chief, a Captain and a Lieutenant. The appointment of the Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, Captain and Lieutenant shall be made annually at the first regular City Council meeting in May or the City Council meeting at which city appointments are made, and thereafter as needed in the ensuing year by the Mayor subject to approval by the City Council.
(B) The Fire Department may submit its recommendation for Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, a Captain and a Lieutenant to the Mayor prior to May 1 of each year, with the understanding that the Mayor is not bound by the recommendation.
(Ord. 1110, passed 2-24-1987)