The Mayor may, with the advice and consent of the Council, appoint one or more school crossing guards whose duties it shall be to direct traffic at school crossings when children are going to and from school. The guards shall be under the direction of the Chief of Police. They shall wear distinctive uniforms or insignia as the Chief of Police directs and shall not carry firearms. No bond shall be required as a condition to appointment. The Mayor may revoke any appointment at any time.
(1980 Code, § 9.013)