(a) The Fire Chief shall be the executive officer of the Fire Department, and shall devote his full time to the duties of such office. He shall be on active duty in performance of the duties of his office not less than forty hours per week, subject to lawful vacations and sick leaves, and shall remain on call for the performance of the duties of his office on a twenty-four hour per day basis. In addition, the Chief shall also attend, upon request of the Mayor or President of Council, meetings such as: Council, Planning Commission, Board of Building and Zoning Appeals, Architectural Standards Board and meetings or seminars sponsored by state, municipal or federal organizations, etc.
During any period of absence or inability of the Fire Chief to perform his duties while on vacation or sick leave or for other proper reason, the Assistant Chief shall exercise the authority of the Chief as Acting Chief. In the absence or disability of the Assistant Chief, such authority shall be exercised by such other officer as shall be designated by the Chief or, in his absence, by the Mayor.
The Fire Chief shall have such authority as is necessary for the efficient discharge of the duties of the Department. The Chief shall make, alter and promulgate all rules and regulations with respect to and governing the Department. However, such rules and regulations shall not be repugnant to any laws or ordinances applicable to the Department.
(Ord. 1998-136. Passed 5-7-98; Ord. 2020-149. Passed 2-18-21.)
(b) The Fire Chief shall not be eligible for or entitled to pay for any overtime hours.
(Ord. 1982-80. Passed 6-17-82.)