The functions of the Chief of Police in the town are:
(A) To issue to the force under his or her command any orders and directives as may be necessary to preserve the public peace, prevent crime, arrest offenders and to protect public and private property and person in the town;
(B) To enforce the laws, ordinances, police regulations and executive orders applicable to his or her jurisdiction;
(C) Upon the direction of the Board, to suspend from duty, any members of the Department for incompetence, neglect of duty, immorality, drunkenness, drinking intoxicants when on duty, or who shall be found unfit for duty when called on for emergency service, or who fail to obey orders given by proper authority, and in addition for any just or reasonable cause in the judgment of the Town Board; and
(D) To require the proper submission and handling of the necessary and required reports.
(1987 Code, § 3-1-16)