(A) The office of Sergeant of Police is hereby in the Police Department.
(B) In addition to the duties assigned by the Chief of Police, the Sergeant of Police shall perform the duties of Chief of Police in the event of illness, disability or temporary absence of the Chief of Police. In the event of the death of the Chief of Police, he or she shall perform such duties until the successor Chief is appointed and qualified.
(C) The Sergeant of Police shall be a full-time officer of the Police Department, shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the majority of Council and shall continue until removed by a majority vote of Council.
(D) The compensation of Sergeant of Police shall be established by annual ordinance.
(Ord. 74-4, passed 6-12-1972; Ord. 92-20, passed 9-28-1992)