(a) There is created within the Police Department an auxiliary police unit, the members of which shall be appointed by the Chief of Police.
(b) Auxiliary police officers shall serve so long as the Chief of Police may direct, or until the resignation submitted by such members shall be accepted by the Chief of Police.
(c) The Chief of Police shall be the commanding officer of the auxiliary police unit and shall have control of the assignment, training, stationing and the direction of work of such unit. The auxiliary police unit will have all police powers as directed by the Chief of Police.
(d) The Chief of Police shall determine the qualifications for membership of the auxiliary police unit, prescribe the rules and regulations for the organization, administration, conduct, and control of the auxiliary police unit.
(e) All services performed by auxiliary police officers shall be on a voluntary basis unless determined otherwise by Council.
(f) The police auxiliary may be designated as the police reserve.
(Ord. 2157. Passed 7-22-13.)