(A) The Fire Department shall consist of a Fire Chief, officers and firefighters of designated grade as approved by the Board of Aldermen.
(B) The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Town Administrator subject to approval of the Board of Aldermen, and his or her tenure of office shall depend upon his or her good conduct and efficiency. The Fire Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have the ability to command and hold the respect and confidence of members. The Fire Chief shall automatically qualify to hold the position of Chief under the bylaws of the Fire Department, once hired by the town; any provisions to the contrary contained in the Fire Department’s bylaws are hereby amended. The Chief shall report to the Town Administrator. The Fire Chief shall be deemed a department head position.
(C) The Chief shall be held accountable to the Town Administrator subject to the general direction and control of the Board of Aldermen and shall make written and/or verbal reports as the Board of Aldermen or Town Administrator may require.
(D) All other officers of the Department must satisfy the eligibility requirements for their positions contained in the bylaws and shall be held accountable to the Chief, and subject to removal by him or her for cause, subject to approval by the Town Administrator.
(1979 Code, § 3-2002) (Ord. passed 1-20-1982; Ord. 05-13, passed 12-7-2005; Ord. 10-3, passed 1-26-2010)