Ceres Municipal Code Ch. 08 Police Department

A Police Department for the City of Ceres is established. The Police Department shall be responsible for the administration and provision of law enforcement services for the citizens of Ceres.

(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 2, 11-12-2019)

There is created the position of Police Chief who shall be appointed by the City Manager in accordance with the provisions of section 2.03.040 of this Code, and who shall serve at the pleasure of the City Manager. The Police Chief shall perform all duties as may be legally required of a Police Chief pursuant to the laws of this state and will further be charged with the responsibility for administering and directing the Police Department. The Police Chief shall report to and administer the Department under the supervision of the City Manager. The Police Chief, subject to approval of the City Manager, shall organize and maintain departments or positions within the Police Department, and shall further be responsible for the direction and control of all functions of the Police Department.

(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 2, 11-12-2019)

In the absence or disability of the Police Chief, the City Manager may designate a person to perform the duties and exercise the powers of the Police Chief.

(Ord. No. 2019-1053, § 2, 11-12-2019)