§ 8.204. Appointment of director; filling other vacancies in department.

A permanent vacancy in the office of director shall be filled by appointment of the mayor, subject to the civil service provisions of this Charter and subject to qualifications to be prescribed by the civil service commission designed to secure a person especially qualified for the position by training and experience. A temporary vacancy in the office of director due to sickness, absence or other disability shall be filled by appointment of the mayor.

A vacancy in any office, position or employment in the department shall be filled by appointment of the chief of police, subject to the approval of the mayor and consistent with the civil service provisions of this Charter.