The City may appoint a Public Safety Director to direct and be responsible for the following departments: Police, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service, Emergency Manager, and Public Information Officer. The City Council shall make the decision whether or not to appoint a Public Safety Director. If the position is so authorized, the Mayor shall appoint and dismiss the Public Safety Director subject to the consent of a majority of the Council. The Public Safety Director need not be a resident of the City at the time of his appointment but shall become a resident thereof within six months after his appointment unless such residence requirement is waived by ordinance. The Public Safety Director may also serve and fulfill the duties of the City Marshal or Chief of Police as set forth in Chapter 30, if directed and appointed by the Mayor to do so.
(Ord. 977 - Aug. 14 Supp.)
If the City elects to appoint a Public Safety Director, such director shall become the executive head of the police and fire departments and the chief administrative authority of the emergency medical services and public information departments. The Public Safety Director shall report to the City Administrator, and, upon approval of the City Administrator, shall create any employment positions necessary to effectively operate the police, fire, emergency medical, and public information departments.
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