(a) Appointment. In accordance with Section 7.01 of the City Charter, the Police Chief shall be appointed by the City Manager.
(b) Powers and Duties.
(1) The Police Chief shall perform such duties and have such obligations and responsibilities as are set forth in the Xenia City Code or the laws of the State of Ohio, and all other ordinances and resolutions passed by the Council or applicable statutes of this State.
(2) The Police Chief shall direct the police work of the City and control the assignment, stationing, transferring, and training of all police personnel, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(3) The Police Chief shall establish Division policies, rules and regulations for the working conditions, training courses, organization, and operation of the Police Division, subject to the approval of the Public Safety Director.
(4) The Police Chief shall have charge and control of the City's police vehicles and equipment and assure the same are kept in good condition and repair.
(c) Reports to Public Safety Director. The Police Chief shall be under the supervision and control of the Public Safety Director.
(d) Assistant Police Chiefs. The City Manager may appoint persons to the position of Assistant Police Chief, which position shall be known as Major, and the Major(s) shall be under the supervision and control of the Police Chief and shall perform such duties as are assigned by the Police Chief.
(e) Unclassified Service. In accordance with Section 10.02 of the City Charter, the positions of Police Chief and Major shall be in the unclassified service.
(Ord. 2022-28. Adopted 08/25/22)