Chapter 2.38
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Sections:
2.38.020 Operation – Rules governing.
2.38.010 Established.
There is established and created within the city a city police department known as the police department of the city of East Wenatchee, Washington. (Ord. 93-2 § 1, 1993)
2.38.020 Operation – Rules governing.
Insofar as they are applicable, the civil service ordinances and regulations of the Civil Service Commission and the laws of the state shall govern and regulate the operation of the police department. (Ord. 93-2 § 2, 1993)
2.38.030 Personnel.
The personnel positions within the department shall consist of a chief of police and other employees as may be authorized by the city council. (Ord. 93-2 § 3, 1993)
2.38.040 Chief of police.
The chief of police shall be appointed by the mayor in accordance with the applicable laws of the state. The chief of police shall take such oath of office as may be prescribed by the mayor, conditioned upon the satisfactory performance of the duties of the chief of police. The chief of police shall have responsibility of the supervision of all personnel and property assigned to the police department. The chief of police shall make such rules and regulations as consistent with the laws of the state and other city ordinances as are necessary for supervising the department. The chief of police shall attend the meetings of the city council and shall do any and all other such acts for the good of the service, or as directed by the mayor. (Ord. 93-2 § 4, 1993)