A. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Code to the contrary, whenever a function, power, obligation or liability is imposed upon the office of the Fire Chief, either by the general laws of the State of California, by this Code, by an uncodified ordinance or by any administrative rules, regulations, custom or practice of the City of Pinole, and only for the term of any agreement between the City and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, the Contra Costa County Fire Chief or designee shall have or exercise such function, power, obligation, or be subject to such liability. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District shall be fully vested with the requisite legal authority and exclusive responsibility to have or perform such function, power, obligation, or incur such liability. The Contra Costa County Fire Chief shall, at all times and pursuant to agreement with the City, assign officers to the former duties of the Pinole Fire Chief and his or her subordinate officers, and such officers shall possess the requisite licenses, registrations and qualifications for such duties. For the authentication and certification of official acts, documents, records and maps, the Contra Costa County Fire Chief and assigned officers shall use the seal, title and emoluments, if any, of their respective offices.
B. Any references herein or in any other portion of the Code to the Pinole Fire Department shall heretofore mean and refer to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
(Ord. 2023-03 § 2, 2023)