A. Establish departmental policies and procedures in line with city council goals. Plan and develop standards and programs based on an analysis of city growth, crime patterns, workload, staffing levels, and related economic, legislative and judicial influences to provide appropriate and effective law enforcement services to the community.

B. Have authority over and responsibility for the fiscal management of the police department. Manage and monitor approved budgets. Review requests for proposals and department expenditures.

C. Assign, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates consistent with union contracts and the City’s personnel manual. Hear grievances from and administer disciplinary action to department personnel. Provide interviewing and recommendations for department hiring and termination actions. Ensure adequate training within the department.

D. Supervise and assist in major departmental problems, crimes or accidents and perform such additional duties as may be assigned by the city manager.

E. Prepare reports and advise the city manager, council, or city attorney in regard to resolutions, ordinances, or other official actions pertaining to public safety. [BC 5.01.040, added by Ordinance No. 4368, 9/19/05; amended by Ordinance No. 4794, 12/1/20]