SECTION VII-5.00 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY.

   A.    The Director of Public Safety shall be appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by a majority of the members of Council, and may be removed, without cause by the Mayor with approval of the Council, as provided in Section 5 C of Article IV of this Charter.

   B.    Under the direction of the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety shall have charge of and exercise supervision over:

      (1)    The Division of Police, the Division of Fire, and all correctional institutions or facilities;

      (2)    All equipment and materials of the City pertaining to the functions of the Department of Public Safety.

   C.    Under the direction of the Mayor, the Director of Public Safety shall be responsible for the enforcement of all laws, rules and regulations of the City and of the State of Ohio.

   D.    The Director of Public Safety shall perform such other duties consistent with his office as may be imposed upon him by this Charter, by ordinance of the Council or by the Mayor.