(A) The minimum qualifications for Police Chief shall be:
(1) Possess: a masters degree from an accredited university or college; or, possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and be a graduate from a recognized police command school; and accompanying either a degree, 5 years of progressive supervisory experience in law enforcement; or
(2) Ten years of law enforcement experience including at least 6 years of progressive supervisory experience, having completed a minimum of 1,000 hours of police related training or education, and having achieved the rank of lieutenant or higher.
(3) Candidates for the position appear before the Board of Commissioners and the City Manager for an oral interview.
(1995 Code, § 2.80.220) (Ord. O-98-18, passed 9-28-1998; Am. Ord. O-2012-008, passed 3-26-2012)