There shall be a Newton Falls Police Department, the head of which shall be the Chief of Police, who shall be appointed and removed by Council and shall serve under the supervision of the City Manager.
The Chief of Police shall have sole jurisdiction and control over the Police Department and its employees in accordance with the laws of the State and the rules and regulations of the Newton Falls Police Department. The Chief of Police shall appoint, supervise and discipline up to the point of dismissal, all officers and employees under his jurisdiction and control. Notwithstanding any other section of this Charter that precludes Council or its members from participating in the removal of an employee, dismissal of an employee of the Police Department shall be made by a two thirds vote of a panel consisting of the two Council members of the Public Safety Committee and the City Manager, upon recommendation of the Police Chief.
(Amended May 4, 1993; Ord. 93-10. Passed 2-15-93.)