The Chief Marshal, under the direction of the Town Council, is responsible for the administration duties of the Town Council and shall:
(A) Supervise the operation of the Police Department, with all the powers, duties, and authority as Chief Marshal. However, pursuant to IC 36-5-5-9, the Chief Marshal may bring disciplinary charges against any police officer but said charges may be heard only before the Town Council;
(B) Attend the meetings of the Town Council and recommend actions the Chief Marshal considers advisable;
(C) Hire Deputy Marshals according to the pay schedules and standards fixed by the Town Council or by statute;
(D) Suspend, discharge, remove, or transfer Deputy Marshals, if necessary, for the welfare of the Department, subject to the provisions of division (A) of this section;
(E) May delegate any of the Chief Marshal’s power to any Deputy Marshal, responsible to the Chief Marshal;
(F) Prepare budget estimates and submit them to the Town Council, when required;
(G) May receive service of summons on behalf of the town.
(IC 36-5-5-8) (Ord. 1993-24, passed 11-16-93)