§ 34.22  MEMBERS; ACQUAINTANCE WITH RULES.
   (A)   It shall be the duty of every member to acquaint themselves with all regulations brought forth in §§ 34.20 through 34.35.  Lack of knowledge of these rules and regulations will not be acceptable and will not relieve any member of penalties for violation(s) of any Department rule or order.
   (B)   Every member of the Department should understand that these rules and regulations are not intended to cover every case which may arise in the discharge of their duties; some things shall be left to their intelligence and discretion.
   (C)   In the matter of general conduct not within the scope of the Department rules and regulations, a member shall be governed by the ordinary rules of good behavior by law abiding citizens.
   (D)   Whenever there is doubt as to the interpretation of any rule or regulation, application shall be made to the Chief for an interpretation of the document.
   (E)   Each member shall keep his or her copy of the rules and regulations in good condition and may occasionally be called upon by the Chief or other officer of the Department for inspection of the same.
   (F)   Upon termination, resignation or retirement, the member who possesses these rules and regulations shall surrender the document to the Chief or other officer of the Department.
   (G)   SOGs will be written, posted, read and signed by all members upon issuance. It will be the responsibility of each member to add such orders to their Department-issued binders.  Such rules and regulations and SOGs shall be made readily available for inspection by the Chief or designee.
   (H)   The Chief at times will make additions or modifications to the rules and regulations and reserves the right and duty to do so without the authorization of the Mayor and City Council.
(Ord. 1700, passed 3-4-2008)