(A) The Department shall consist of a Fire Chief, one Assistant Chief and other officers as may be deemed necessary by the Fire Chief for the effective operation of the Department.
(B) The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the members of the Department for an indefinite period of time, and his or her tenure of office shall depend upon his or her good conduct and efficiency. The Chief shall be technically qualified by training and experience and shall have ability to command firefighters and hold their respect and confidence. He or she shall be removed only for just cause and after a public hearing before the Council.
(C) The Chief shall be held accountable to the Council only and shall make written and verbal reports thereto as the Council may require. All other Department and company officers shall be accountable to the Chief only. The Fire Chief shall be the “authority having jurisdiction” for the town.
(1991 Code, § 4-2-2) (Ord. 21, passed 10-21-1957; Ord. 138-2005, passed 10-11-2005) Penalty, see § 32.99