The office of Fire Marshal is hereby created. The office shall be independent of other city departments, the Fire Marshal reporting directly to the Mayor and City Commission. The office shall be filled by appointment by the Mayor, by and with the consent of the City Commission, ten days after this subchapter shall take effect. The Fire Marshal shall be properly qualified for the duties of his or her office, and shall be removed only for cause. He or she shall receive an annual salary of $1 per year, as full compensation for his or her services.
(Ord. 68, passed 5-2-1938)