(A) There shall be a police department, headed by the police chief, together with such subordinate employees as may be necessary to carry out the functions of the department. The police chief may deputize or appoint qualified persons as reserve officers who shall not be employees nor entitled to compensation except as provided by resolution of the city council.
(B) The police chief is the department director of the Oxnard Police Department and the head officer.
(`64 Code, Sec. 2-92) (Ord. No. 1668)