A. 
The Closter Police Department shall consist of a Chief of Police and as many subordinate officers, members and employees as may be authorized by the governing body. All appointments to the Department shall be made by the Borough Council upon recommendation by the Chief of Police.
B. 
Promotions within the Police Department shall be made in accordance with the procedures set forth in Chapter 50 of the Borough Code.
C. 
Department personnel.
(1) 
The Closter Police Department may consist of the following personnel:
(a) 
One Chief of Police.
(b) 
One Deputy Chief.
(c) 
One Captain.
(d) 
Three Lieutenants.
(e) 
Six Sergeants, effective up to December 31, 2019. As of January 1, 2020, there shall be five Sergeants.[1]
[Amended 4-24-2019 by Ord. No. 2019:1254]
[1]
Editor’s Note: Ord. No. 2016:2017, adopted 6-22-2016, provided as follows: “Six Sergeants, up to and until December 31, 2016. This amendment will be automatically repealed absent further action by the governing body and will return to five Sergeants.”
(f) 
Twenty police officers.
(2) 
Ranks are not required to be filled.