There is hereby created in the Police Department
of the Borough of Closter the position of Chief of Police.
The Chief of Police shall be the head of the
Police Department and shall be directly responsible to the appropriate
authority for its efficiency and day-to-day operations. Pursuant to
policies established by the appropriate authority, the Chief of Police
shall:
A. Administer and enforce rules and regulations of the
Police Department and any special emergency directive for the disposition
and discipline of the department and its members and officers.
B. Have, exercise and discharge the functions, powers
and duties of the Police Department.
C. Prescribe the duties and assignments of all members
and officers.
D. Delegate such of his or her authority as may be deemed
necessary for the efficient operation of the Police Department to
be exercised under the Chief's direction and control.
E. Report at least monthly to the appropriate authority
in such form as shall be prescribed by the appropriate authority on
the operation of the Police Department during the preceding month
and make such other reports as may be requested by the appropriate
authority.