A. There is hereby created and established the position of arson investigator within the fire department. The fire chief, by and with the advice and consent of the mayor and city council as determined by motion duly adopted by majority vote from time to time, shall designate the person or persons who shall serve in the position as an arson investigator for the fire department. Such arson investigator shall be specifically responsible for the investigation of suspected arson fire incidents subject to the control and supervision of all his or her superior officers (including, but not limited to, the fire chief) and the mayor.
B. Any candidate for the position of arson investigator must first receive the arson investigator certificate issued by the office of the state fire marshal for the state of Illinois, after having satisfied all state of Illinois prerequisites for certification as an arson investigator. (Ord. 3004, 1-2-2001)