(A) It shall be the duty of the Chief to call all regular and special meetings.
(B) The Chief shall see that all subordinate officers execute their obligations and duties to the best of their abilities.
(C) The Chief shall be present at all fires, if at all possible, and shall assume full charge of all operations.
(D) It shall be the duty of the Chief to call special meetings at the written request of 5 members of the Department, the request stating the subject of the call.
(E) It shall be the Chief's duty to enforce the rules and regulations of the Department and to have general supervision over all the affairs of the Department.
(F) It shall be within the Chief's power to recommend to suspend or discharge any member for a just cause.
(G) The Chief with the advice and consent of the Executive Committee shall formulate a set of general rules and procedures to govern the Department and shall be responsible to the Council for the personnel, morale and general efficiency of the Department.
(H) It shall be the duty of the first assistant to assist the Chief in the discharge of his or her duties; and, in the event of the absence of the Chief, to assume the duties of the Chief.
(I) At the option of the Chief, a special committee may be appointed for any or all examinations of new members or subjects vital to the Department.
(J) (1) It shall be the duty of the Chief to preside at all meetings, to preserve order and to decide all points of order that may arise, subject to an appeal from his or her decision to the members of the Department.
(2) In case of an appeal, 2/3 vote of all members present shall be necessary to reverse his or her decision.
(3) He or she shall appoint an auditing committee and any other special committees necessary for the transaction of Department business.
(4) The meetings shall be conducted in accordance with Robert's Rules of Order, Revised.
(K) It shall be the duty of the Chief to take charge of all property of the Department and to see it is properly taken care of.
(1985 Code, § 203.03)