(a) The Police Department shall be composed of a Chief of Police and such other officers and personnel as shall from time to time be appointed by the Mayor with the advice and consent of Council.
(b) The Chief of Police shall be the head of the Department and have supervision over all officers and members thereof.
(c) In the event the Chief is Police is absent, the duties of the Chief shall be carried on by the next ranking member of the Department who is present.