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Cross Reference — As to expense reimbursement and advances, §§115.370 et seq.
[R.O. 2009 §16-66; Ord. No. 515 §1, 10-11-1983]
The Mayor, with the consent and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen, shall appoint such persons as Police Officers as may be authorized by ordinance, to serve at will
[R.O. 2009 §16-67; Ord. No. 515 §2, 10-11-1983]
In the event of an emergency, due to extraordinary circumstances or temporary reduction in manpower caused by temporary incapacity of an officer or officers or resignation or termination of an officer or officers, the Mayor may appoint some person or persons as Police Officers of the City, on a temporary or probationary basis, not withstanding that said appointment may cause the size of the Police force to exceed the authorized number. Such appointment shall be presented to the Board of Aldermen at its next regular meeting or at a special meeting called for the purpose and attended by all the members of the Board of Aldermen for the consent and approval of the majority of the members of the Board of Aldermen. The consent may be for a period of time certain or conditions attached to the approval.
[R.O. 2009 §16-68; Ord. No. 515 §3, 10-11-1983]
The Mayor may, with the consent of the majority of all the members elected to the Board of Aldermen, terminate the appointment of any Police Officer at will. In addition, a Police Officer may also be removed at will by a two-thirds (⅔) vote of all the members elected to the Board of Aldermen, independently of the Mayor's approval or recommendation.