As part of the Police Department, there are hereby created the positions and ranks of Chief of Police, Captain, Lieutenant, Sergeant, investigation technician, police officer and police matron. These positions and ranks, and additional positions and ranks, shall be filled when deemed necessary and authorized by the City Manager. The Mayor may, in emergencies, appoint special police officers as he or she may deem proper under the circumstances. These special appointments shall be reported to the Council at its next meeting or for a time as the Council may determine, unless earlier terminated by the Mayor.
(1999 Code, § 30.02)