(A) The Chief of Police shall supervise and direct the overall operation and activities of the Police Department in the enforcement of all laws which relate to the prevention of crime and the protection of lives and property. The Chief of Police shall further be subject to the duties and have the powers set forth by statute. The Chief of Police shall further provide for order at all City Council meetings through personal attendance or through attendance of a subordinate officer, furnish the Mayor with periodic written reports regarding the operation of the Police Department, and account for all records and paper work within the Police Department. The Chief of Police shall be under the supervision of the Mayor and account to him for all actions within the Police Department. Prior to taking office, the Chief of Police will take an oath to faithfully perform the duties of his office and that he possesses the requisite qualifications for office. The Chief of Police shall be paid a salary in an amount as established by Council in accordance with § 31.02. (Ord. 4-1986, passed 2-17-86)
(B) The Chief of Police may be removed by the Mayor only for such causes as will promote the efficiency of the service. Causes for removal may be based upon either misconduct or unsatisfactory job performance, or both, and may include, but shall not be limited to the following:
(1) Ineffective leadership.
(2) Inefficiency.
(3) Incompetency.
(4) Insubordination.
(5) Neglect of duty.
(6) Fraud.
(7) Dishonesty.
(8) Intemperance in the use of drink or drugs.
(9) Failure of good behavior, either during or outside of duty hours, which is of such a nature that it causes discredit to the city or the office.
(10) Conviction of a felony or conviction of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude.
(11) Disability.
(Ord. 9-1984, passed 5-7-84)