(a) The Mayor shall, when provided for by Council, and subject to its confirmation, appoint all deputy marshals, police officers, night guards and special police officers. All such officers shall continue in office until removed therefrom for the cause and in the manner provided by Section 248.08.
(b) No person shall receive an appointment under this section unless the person has, not more than 60 days prior to receiving appointment, passed a physical examination given by a licensed physician, a physician assistant, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified nurse practitioner, or a certified nurse-midwife, showing that the person meets the physical requirements necessary to perform the duties of the position to which the person is to be appointed as established by Council. The appointing authority shall, prior to making any such appointment, file with the Police and Firemen's Disability and Pension Fund a copy of the report or findings of such licensed physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, or certified nurse-midwife. The professional fee for such physical examination shall be paid for by Council.
(ORC 737.16)