§ 8.303. Fire chief as director; powers and duties.
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The department of fire shall be under the management and control of a director thereof,
who is designated the fire chief. He or she shall assign members of the department
to stations, shifts, details and duties consistent with their rank. He or she shall
make regulations, with the approval of the metropolitan mayor and in conformity with
applicable ordinances, concerning the operation of the department, the conduct of
the officers and employees thereof, their uniforms, arms and other equipment and their
training. The fire chief shall be responsible for the efficiency, discipline and good
conduct of the department. Orders of the mayor relating to the department shall be
transmitted in all cases through the fire chief or in his or her absence or incapacity
through an officer designated as acting chief. Disobedience to the lawful commands
of the fire chief or violations of the rules and regulations made by him or her with
the approval of the mayor shall be grounds for removal or other disciplinary action
as provided in such rules and regulations, subject to the civil service provisions
of article 12 of this Charter.
(Amended by referendum election of November 6, 2018, Amdt. 6)
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