(A) Specified. The Department shall consist of a Chief, one Assistant Chief and other officers as the Chief and Assistant may deem necessary for the effective operation of the Department.
(B) Appointments.
(1) The Chief shall be appointed by the Town Council, based upon recommendation of the Fire Department, for an indefinite period of time, and his or her tenure of office shall depend upon his or her good conduct and efficiency. The Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have ability to command the Department officers and members, and hold their respect and confidence. He or she shall be removed only for just cause and after a public hearing before the Town Council.
(2) The Assistant Chief and all other Department and company officers shall be appointed by the Chief. Such officers shall be accountable only to the Chief, and subject to removal by him or her.
(C) Accountability of officers. The Chief shall be held accountable to the Town Council only, and shall make written and verbal reports thereto as the Town Council may require. All other Department and company officers shall be accountable to the Chief only.
(Prior Code, § 4-1-2) (Ord. passed 5-19-1988)