It shall be the purpose and function of the police commission to examine all applicants for positions on the Sidney police force to determine their qualifications; to set rules and regulations for such examination, subject to the approval of the mayor; to preside over, hear, try and decide all charges made by any person against any member or officer of the Sidney police department, including, but not limited to, charges of incompetency, neglect, misconduct or conduct unbecoming a police officer. (Ord. 275, 4-3-1978)