§ 32.02 MERIT SYSTEM ADOPTED FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT.

   (A)   The city, by its Common Council, hereby adopts a merit system, subject and pursuant to the provisions of IC 36-8-3.5 et seq. applicable to the Police Department. IC 36-8-3.5 et seq. is incorporated herein by reference, including all subsequent amendments thereto by the Indiana State Legislature.

   (B)   Notwithstanding division (A), the Merit Board created herein pursuant to IC 36-8-3.5 et seq. shall not be authorized to expend money to employ instructors, purchase materials, or provide information to applicants for promotion examinations.

(Ord. 2008-1, passed 4-15-08)

§ 32.03 CASE REPORT SUMMARIES AND ACCIDENT REPORTS FEES.

   The Police Department is hereby authorized to charge and collect a fee of $5 for each case report summary or accident report which it provides to the public.

(Ord. 1993-4, passed 3-16-93)

FIRE DEPARTMENT

§ 32.15 MADISON FIRE DEPARTMENT.

   The Madison Fire Department shall consist of a City Fire Chief to be appointed by the Mayor; a command staff and other positions appointed by the Chief, each subject to approval by the Mayor; two city-owned fire stations; fire apparatus and other vehicles and equipment owned by the city; and six independent, volunteer fire companies operating under terms and conditions of contracts with the city.

(Ord. 2017-6, passed 7-5-17)

§ 32.16 CONTROL OF FIRE DEPARTMENT.

   The Board of Public Works and Safety shall have oversight and control of the Fire Department.

(‘66 Code, § 35.08) (Am. Ord. 2017-6, passed 7-5-17)

§ 32.17 RESERVED.

§ 32.18 RESERVED.