(a) After January 1, 2016, the maximum personnel strength of the Fire/ Rescue Division shall be composed of the following officers and other employees.
(1) One (1) Chief
(2) One (1) Deputy Chief
(3) Three (3) Captains
(4) Six (6) Lieutenants
(5) Thirty (30) Regular Firefighters, with two being uniformed mechanics
(6) One Non-uniformed secretary
(b) The transition in department composition shall take place through the process of attrition until the composition is achieved.
(c) When a vacancy occurs, the City Administrator, at their discretion, may determine that for reasons of prudent fiscal management or departmental efficiency it is not advisable to appoint a replacement to fill said vacancy. Such a determination shall be conveyed to Council and the Civil Service Commission in writing stating the reasons for the decision within ten (10) days of the occurrence of the vacancy. Council may by resolution overrule such decision and direct that the vacancy be filled in the customary manner from an eligibility list supplied by the Civil Service Commission. Such resolution by Council may be vetoed by the Mayor and then appropriately considered by Council upon motion to override the veto.
(Ord. 23-15. Passed 3-6-23.)