5.010 Appointments.

(1) By the Commission – Chief of Police. The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners shall appoint the Chief of Police, who shall hold office during good behavior, subject to suspension or removal by said Board for cause.

(2) By the Chief – Subordinates. The Chief of Police shall appoint subordinates, subject to approval by said Board. Such appointments shall be made by promotion when this can be done to advantage, otherwise from an eligible list provided by examination and approval by said Board and kept on file with the Clerk.

(3) Repealed February 21, 1995.

(4) Police Aides. The Chief of Police shall appoint young persons to the Police Department, to be known as police aides, who shall have the following qualifications:

(a) Age of 18 to 21 years.

(b) Graduate of an accredited high school.

(c) Minimum height of five feet, nine inches in stocking feet.

(d) Valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

(e) Must pass police physical examination, except for weight limitations.

(f) One year resident in City of Manitowoc.

(g) Good moral character.

(6) Duties – Hours – Pay.

(a) The aides shall perform any task assigned them by the Chief.

(b) The hours of work shall be eight hours in one day and 40 hours in one week.

(c) The cadets shall have no arresting powers.

(d) Uniforms shall be the same as worn by police officers with police cadet arm insignia.

(e) Compensation shall be set by the Common Council.

(f) Uniform allowance shall be $100.00 per year.

[Prior code § 5.01]