[CC 1989 §2-171; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
Pursuant to Section 85.541, RSMo., there is hereby established a Police Department Personnel Board having a total membership of five (5) members.
[CC 1989 §2-172; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
The members of the Board shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members elected to the City Council. Members of the Board shall be at least twenty-one (21) years of age and qualified voters of the City.
[CC 1989 §2-173; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
Each member appointed to the Board shall be appointed for a four (4) year term. Annually, at the first (1st) regular meeting of the Board in January of each year, the Board shall select a Chairman from among its members by a majority vote.
[CC 1989 §2-174; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
A member of the Board may be removed by the Mayor and a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the members elected to the City Council for good cause shown.
[CC 1989 §2-175; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
No member of the Board shall receive compensation for his/her services.
[CC 1989 §2-176; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
The Board shall meet at the times and places specified by the Chairman or upon a call by the Mayor. Three (3) members in attendance shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business coming before the Board.
[CC 1989 §2-177; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
It shall be the duty of the Chairman of the Board to attend all meetings of the Board and cause to be kept detailed minutes of the proceedings of the Board and to file a copy of the minutes with the City Clerk within seventy-two (72) hours of the conclusion of all called meetings, regular or special. The Chairman is hereby authorized to delete from the minutes any reference to personalities when there are references to any charges of misbehavior or conduct of an officer of the Police Department.
[CC 1989 §2-178; Ord. No. 6774 §§1—2, 2-27-1995]
A. 
The Board shall be required to give examinations to candidates for appointment or promotion to the Police Department and to certify lists of eligibles to the Mayor or City Administrator.
B. 
The Mayor or City Administrator shall be required to appoint or promote from a list of eligibles so certified.
C. 
All persons so appointed or promoted shall be entitled to hold office during good behavior and efficient service.
D. 
Any person suspended, demoted or discharged for misbehavior or inefficiency shall, upon his/her application, be granted a public hearing before the Board.