The police chief shall establish from time to time such rules, regulations and orders not in conflict with the city code as needed for the detail operation, conduct and guidance of the department, and subject to the approval of the city manager, including rules governing the following:
A. Rules Of Conduct: The conduct and activity of members of the department during off duty and on duty hours.
B. Uniform: The wear and care of uniforms.
C. Weapons: The care, use and practice of sidearms and other police weapons.
D. Communication: The procedures, use and care of the police radio and other communication systems.
E. Training: The nature, time and attendance requirements for in service training of members of the department.
F. Emergencies: Temporary rules for the protection and functioning of the department as may be necessary in the event of an emergency until such rules may be considered by the council.
G. Other: Such other rules as may be deemed necessary and advisable in assuring efficient and proper performance of the duties of the department.
H. Penalties: The penalties which may be imposed for violation of established departmental rules by members.
I. Notice: The police chief shall give written notice to any member charged with a violation of departmental rules, regulations or orders specifying the violation and the nature thereof and the penalty to be imposed.
J. Appeal: A member of the department charged with the violation of a rule, regulation or order may request a hearing before the civil service commission in accordance with the civil service laws of the city and the state. (Ord. 913, 7-9-1990)