(A) The office of Major is hereby established.
(B) The Major shall be appointed by the Mayor at will and may be removed by the Mayor at will except as tenure and terms of employment are protected by statute, ordinance, or contract.
(C) No person shall be appointed or act as the Major unless the person has taken the oath required by Section 228 of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and has provided a bond in an amount as determined by the City Council with corporate surety authorized to transact business in the Commonwealth of Kentucky and conditioned upon the performance of the duties specified herein and with the qualifications set forth in division (D) below.
(D) Training and experience shall consist of any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform effectively the duties of the position.
(E) Subject to the executive authority of the city, the Major shall be a peace officer and responsible for the organization and operation of the Police Department of the city, and he shall supervise, direct, and control the equipment and personnel thereof as peace officers of the city and state in the enforcement of all statutes, laws, and ordinances thereof.
(F) The compensation of Major shall be in an amount to be established by City Council by ordinance in accordance with § 31.02 of this code of ordinances.
(G) The Major shall be subordinate to the Chief of Police and shall act with the authority of the Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief of Police or when otherwise directed by the Chief of Police.
(Ord. 19-04, passed 2-25-19)