The Chief shall be appointed by and accountable to the City Council for the proper functioning of the Fire Department and for the care and condition of all of the firefighting apparatus, equipment, and quarters used by the Department. He or she shall be subject to the direction of the City Council. Except as otherwise provided, he or she shall also be responsible for the enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and of the rules and regulations of the Department and shall report to the City Council any violations or infractions thereof which come to his or her attention. He or she shall work cooperatively with the City Administrator to prepare the annual budget in a timely manner.
(Ord. 19, passed 12-16-68; Am. Ord. 0704, passed 10-23-07)