1. Chief of Police - Appointment and Removal: The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Village Manager. The Village Manager shall have the power to remove or discharge the Chief of Police by filing with the Board of Trustees the reasons for such removal or discharge and such removal or discharge shall not become effective unless confirmed by a majority vote of the Board of Trustees.
2. Lieutenants, Commanders, and Deputy Chief - Appointment: Lieutenants, Commanders, and the Deputy Chief shall be appointed by the Village Manager.
3. Police Officers - Appointment and Removal: As provided by this Village Code, the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall appoint all police officers except the Chief of Police. The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners shall have the power to remove, discharge and suspend all police officers except the Chief of Police except as otherwise provided in an operative contract or collective bargaining agreement.
4. Civilian Employees - Appointment and Removal: The Chief of Police shall hire and discharge all civilian employees of the Police Department with the approval of the Village Manager.
(Ord.1293, 11-7-83; Amd. Ord. 5861, 12-18-23)