Pursuant to Sections 4.18 and 12.01 of the City Charter, there is established the full-time, nonclassified position of Acting Police Chief which shall be utilized at such times as there is a vacancy in the position of Police Chief. The Mayor shall have the authority to appoint any full-time officer of the Police Department to this office at such time as no permanent Police Chief is in office and until a permanent Police Chief is appointed. While the police officer fulfills the position of Acting Police Chief, he shall have all the duties, responsibilities and powers of the Chief and shall receive a salary established and approved by Council.
(1979 Code 34.01)