A. Duties:
1. General Duties: The Chief of Police shall have the supervision and general direction of the police force and shall be the ministerial officer of the City. He shall attend upon the sittings of the Magistrate Court, perform the duties of bailiff therein and execute legal process and return all writs and other processes directed to him by the Magistrate or Mayor. (1975 Code § 5-1-4)
2. Preserving The Peace: The Chief of Police shall suppress all riots, disturbances and breaches of the peace, arrest all disorderly persons in the City and all persons committing any offense against the provisions of this Code and the laws of the State, and forthwith bring all such persons before the Magistrate or other proper Court for examination or trial. He shall diligently enforce all laws, ordinances and regulations for the preservation of the public welfare and good order, and shall have the same powers and duties and be subject to the same responsibilities as law officers in similar cases. He shall pursue and arrest any person fleeing from justice into any part of the State. (1975 Code § 5-1-5)
3. Authority To Summon Assistance: The Chief of Police may orally summon as many persons as he finds necessary to aid him in making an arrest or to suppress any riot or unlawful assembly. (1975 Code § 5-1-6)
B. Hours Of Duty: The Chief of Police shall be on duty at such hours as the Mayor may require. (1975 Code § 5-1-7)