2.18.020 Appointment.

A. The Police Chief and/or officers shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the City Council and serve at the pleasure of the Council.

B. Under state law, AS 29.20.250 and 29.20.500(2), the Mayor or Municipal Manager is the chief law enforcement officer, which means that enforcement authority can be delegated to a police officer; however, ultimate responsibility remains with the Mayor or Manager. In the event a local police officer is not available, the Mayor or manager is a peace officer as defined in AS 01.10.060(A)(7)(f) and is authorized to issue citations and take actions necessary to maintain the public peace. (Ord. 04-07 § 4, 2004)