The Chief of Police shall serve for such a term as may be provided by law, and may be removed in the manner provided for the removal of officers. Provided, that if any member of the Police Department, having a rank therein, shall be appointed Chief, upon the expiration of his or her term or the termination of his or her services for any reason, he or she shall resume the status and rank held before his or her appointment as Chief.
(1969 Code, § 21-13) (Ord. 1995-12, passed 5-8-1995)