§ 26-1. Purpose.
The purpose and intent of this article is to secure the general health, safety and welfare of the residents of the city by:
(1)
Ratifying and confirming a police department and outlining both its authority and jurisdiction;
(2)
Explicitly creating the position of chief of police to oversee and manage the police department; and
(3)
Outlining the duties and responsibilities of both the chief of police and officers.
(Ord. No. 2667, § 1, 7-2-12)