(A) The Police Department, as part of the Executive branch of government, shall report to the Mayor as the city’s chief executive. The Mayor shall supervise the Police Department and all its officers and employees, who shall submit regular reports to him or her as set out in the Standard Operating Procedures Manual, or as the Mayor may otherwise direct. The Chief shall file with the Mayor on Monday of each week all patrol sheets from the preceding week, as well as a written summary of all police operations from the preceding week, including pay sheets showing hours worked for each pay period and each patrol scheduled.
(B) The Mayor shall promulgate Standard Operating Procedures, which may be amended from time to time, to insure the orderly administration of the functions of the Police Department, subject to approval of the Council. The Standard Operating Procedures Manual shall be filed with the person responsible for maintaining city records as provided under KRS 83A.060 and a copy given to each member of the Police Department. The Standard Operating Procedures cannot vary any term of this chapter.
(C) The City Council, having legislative authority only, shall not perform any executive functions, including the direction or discipline of the Police Department or officers, without the prior consent of the Mayor. City Council members may not direct police operations or officers but must take their requests and concerns to the Mayor as the Chief Executive of the city.
(D) Physical fitness being necessary to perform the essential functions of the job, every police officer shall undergo and pass a physical examination, including hearing, vision and drug tests as a condition of initial employment, and shall have such examinations performed at least annually, including random drug testing, as a condition of continued employment.
(Prior Code KOC, § 320.10, passed 1-5-2004)