Chapter 2.30
CHIEF OF POLICE
Sections:
2.30.010 Office created.
The city council of the City of Spokane Valley hereby creates the office of the chief of police. (Ord. 24 § 1, 2003).
2.30.020 Duties.
The chief of police, under the direction of the city council and city manager, shall serve as the chief law enforcement officer of the City of Spokane Valley. The chief of police and his designees shall possess investigative, arrest and incidental powers relating to the enforcement of municipal laws including criminal and traffic misdemeanors and civil infractions committed in the City of Spokane Valley. Additional duties performed include patrol, traffic and pedestrian safety, crime prevention, community relations and such other matters as necessary for the proper functioning of the City of Spokane Valley police force. The chief of police has the authority to commission police officers for the City of Spokane Valley and may perform all acts necessary to preserve the peace and the order of the City of Spokane Valley under state and local law. The chief of police shall serve pursuant to the ordinances and regulations of the City of Spokane Valley, and all applicable state and federal statutes. (Ord. 24 § 2, 2003).
2.30.030 Appointment.
Pursuant to RCW 35A.13.080, the chief of police shall be appointed by the city manager. The city manager shall have authority to remove the chief of police subject to any rule, law, ordinance or regulation relating to civil service (if applicable). (Ord. 24 § 3, 2003).
2.30.040 Qualifications.
The city council and city manager shall confer in order to establish qualifications for the position of chief of police with such qualifications approved by resolution of the city council. (Ord. 24 § 4, 2003).
2.30.050 Salary.
The salary for the position of chief of police shall be set by ordinance or contract. (Ord. 24 § 5, 2003).