§ 5. Powers and Duties of the Chief of Police.

(a)

Subject to the operational control of the mayor, the Chief of Police shall be responsible for:

(1)

The administration, supervision and discipline of the Police Department including suspension, loss of pay and discharge of members of the department;

(2)

The proper care and custody of the property, apparatus and equipment used by the Department;

(3)

The preservation of the public peace, prevention of crime, apprehension of criminals, the enforcement of traffic laws and regulations, protection of rights of persons and property and enforcement of the laws of the state, and the Ordinances of the City;

(4)

Making all appointments and promotions to positions in the Police Department. The Chief of Police shall be the appointing authority for all subordinate positions in the Police Department;

(5)

The assignment of all members of the Department to their respective posts, shifts, details and duties;

(6)

Making rules and regulations concerning the operation of the Department and the conduct of all officers and employees thereof subject to approval by the Board of Police Commissioners;

(7)

Conducting an investigation and initial informal hearing or hearings in relation to any charges against any officer or member of the Department concerning abuse of power, negligence or dereliction of duty, incompetency, incapacity to perform or some delinquency seriously affecting the Officer's general character or fitness for office. At the completion of the investigation and hearings the chief shall, forthwith, reported the results of any such investigation and hearings, including the discipline, if any, imposed to the board of police commissioners;

(8)

Establishing procedures for the filing and recording of all complaints and the disposition thereof;

(9)

Attending meetings of the Board of Police Commissioners as a nonvoting ex-officio member.