The Chief of Police and other police officers shall be appointed by the City Manager with the approval of Council. Promotions within the Department shall be made by recommendation by the Chief of Police with the approval of Council. Qualifications for the Police Department shall be in compliance with the West Virginia Code. Special police officers may be appointed by Council or the Chief of Police, according to need, and may be compensated as designated by Council. All rules of the Police Department shall apply to such special police officers.
(Ord. passed 7-6-2004)