The Chief of Police shall have supervision and control of the Police Department and its members. The Chief shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline of the members of the Department.
The Chief shall be responsible for the keeping of adequate records and shall report to the Council on the needs of the Department. Every member of the Department, subordinate to the Chief, shall obey the instructions of the Chief and any superior officer. The Council may designate one of the police officers as Acting Chief, who shall have all powers and duties of the Chief during an absence or disability.
(’77 Code, § 202.02)