(A) Reserve police officers shall be appointed by the Chief of Police who shall develop and promulgate rules, regulations and qualifications for reserve police officers, and plan and effectuate a training program as it relates to the duties and responsibilities of reserve police officers; provided, however, that all the members shall:
(1) Be of sound physical condition, and be of good moral character in accordance with State of Michigan Public Act 203 of 1965, as amended, being M.C.L.A §§ 28.601 et seq.;
(2) Be citizens of the United States;
(3) Be at least 21 years of age;
(4) Be free of felony convictions;
(5) Be properly licensed to operate a motor vehicle on the public highways of the state; and
(6) Possess the mental and emotional maturity, wisdom and judgment deemed necessary and appropriate for the proper performance of assigned duties as determined by the Chief of Police.
(B) Before receiving the oath of office, the reserve police officer shall be trained in traffic control, first aid, resuscitation, hazardous materials accidents, report writing and the other subjects which the Chief of Police considers appropriate.
(C) All members of the Pinckney Reserve Police Officer System, who were members at the time of the adoption of this subchapter, shall continue in their position without the need of any further appointment.
(D) A member of the police reserve may terminate his or her appointment by submitting a written resignation to the Chief of Police, and the appointment may be suspended or terminated by the Chief of Police at any time, with or without cause and for any reason whatsoever.
(Ord. 67, passed 10-10-2005)