A. Duties In General:
1. The chief of police shall be conservator of the peace, have supervision and control of the police department and its members, by and with the advice and consent of the mayor and city council. It shall be his duty to see that all laws and ordinances that affect the city be enforced, kept and obeyed. He shall recommend to the mayor and council the appointment of any additional police officers, whether permanent or casual, to ensure the proper patrolling and preservation of the peace, and safeguard the lives and property of the inhabitants of the city. (1980 Code § 2.8.1; amd. 1999 Code)
2. The chief of police shall perform all other duties imposed by law, ordinance or resolution, or request of the mayor and city council. (1980 Code § 2.8.3)
B. Law Enforcement; Department Equipment: The chief of police shall be responsible to the council for law enforcement and for property of the city used by the department.
C. Training And Discipline: The chief of police shall be responsible for the proper training and discipline of the members of the department.
D. Records; Reports: The chief of police shall be responsible for the keeping of adequate records and shall report to the council on the needs of the department and its work. (1999 Code)
E. Assisting Fire Chief: The chief of police shall accompany the fire chief when so required during the inspection of public buildings or any other inspection that is needed or considered necessary, wherein the health, safety, sanitation and fire hazard is under inspection or consideration. (1980 Code § 2.8.2)