The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by five (5) of the members of Council for an indefinite term.
A. The appointed Chief of Police need not be a resident of the Village at the time of his appointment, but shall become a resident thereof within one (1) year after his appointment by the Mayor and confirmation by the Council. The Police Chief shall continue in office until removed by the Mayor and a concurrence of five (5) members of Council. The Police Chief may be removed or suspended as provided by the Ohio Revised Code; or otherwise disciplined by the Mayor. Such removal, suspension or discipline shall be with a concurrence of five (5) members of Council.
B. No person shall receive an appointment as Police Chief under this charter unless, not more than 60 days prior to receiving an appointment, he has passed a physical examination given by a licensed physician, showing that he meets the physical requirement necessary to perform the duties of Chief of Police as established by the Council. The appointing authority shall, prior to making any appointment, file with the Police and Fireman's disability and pension fund a copy of the report or findings of this licensed physician. The professional fee for the physical examination shall be paid for by the Municipality.