[Amended 5-23-1990 by Ord. No. 52-1990; 5-29-2001 by Ord. No. 14-2001]
Each member of the Police Department receiving a promotion to the aforementioned ranks, at the successful conclusion of a probationary period of one year from the date of the promotion, shall be subject to demotion by the Mayor only for cause, i.e., misconduct, failure to competently perform required duties, violation of Department-written directives or laws of the commonwealth or City ordinances. Reasons for demotions shall be set forth in writing and served on the member. In the event of a demotion, the member may appeal to Council by written notice to the Mayor within 15 days of the demotion. Council shall set a hearing date on such appeal which shall be held within a reasonable time in accordance with the local agency law.