Chapter 2.44
FIRE CHIEF1
Sections:
2.44.010 Appointment.
The fire chief shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council. The fire chief shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor pursuant to an employment contract proposed by the mayor and approved by the city council. (Ord. 1635 § 3, 2012; Ord. 1628 § 6, 2012; Ord. 505 § 1, 1978).
2.44.020 Duties.
The fire chief shall be responsible for those duties set forth in the International Fire Code and the ordinances of the city. He shall be responsible for the direction of all of the activities of the fire department, including firefighting, employee training, fire prevention, and the repair and maintenance of property, equipment, and apparatus. His further administrative duties shall include the preparation of the annual budget estimates, the recruitment of personnel and the carrying out of the programs of the department, and such further duties as may be prescribed by ordinance. (Ord. 1635 § 3, 2012; Ord. 505 § 3, 1978. Formerly 2.44.030).
For additional provisions regarding the fire chief, see Chapter 8.04 OHMC.