(A) The Chief of Police is designated as the “officer directly in charge of the police force” as prescribed in Charter section 66. The Chief of Police shall execute the duties currently being performed by the Chief of Police through that position's current job description as well as those duties imposed by ordinances of the City Commission and such further duties as may be prescribed by the City Manager. The Chief of Police shall have exclusive control of the stationing and transfer of all police officers and other officers and employees constituting the police force, under such rules and regulations as Chief of Police may establish with the approval of the City Manager. The police force shall be composed of a Chief of Police and such officers and other employees as may be provided for by ordinance or resolution of the City Commission.
(B) The Chief of Police manages all police services and activities, under such rules and regulations as Chief of Police may establish with the approval of the City Manager. This includes but is not limited to administration, patrol, traffic, criminal investigations, narcotics investigation, crime prevention, records, and other support services.
(C) The Chief of Police has the authority and responsibility for the fiscal management of the Police Department, under such rules and regulations as Chief of Police may establish with the approval of the City Manager. This includes but is not limited to managing the development and administration of the Police Department's budget; directing the forecasting of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, supplies; monitoring and approving expenditures; implementing budgetary adjustments as appropriate or necessary; monitoring, reviewing, and overseeing payroll submission; and managing the preparation of bid specifications for items requiring such bid specifications.
(Am. Ord. 22-12, passed 10-16-12)