§ 4-44.8. Division of Fire duties of Public Safety Director.

The Public Safety Director shall be charged with the duties of supervising the Division of Fire in all areas and aspects as shall impact upon policy and the good order and discipline of the Division and shall adopt rules and regulations for the Division of Fire and establish policies for the daily operation of the Division of Fire and the discipline of its members. These duties shall be consistent with the authority permitted to be vested in the Public Safety Director and shall include, but not be limited to:

A. 

Determine internal organization of the fire force and formulate rules and regulations.

B. 

Allocate assignments and instructions to subordinate members and employees of the fire force.

C. 

Provide members and employees of the fire force with guidance and advance and supervise their work to see that proper procedures are followed, that reasonable standards of workmanship, conduct and output are maintained, and that desired Division of Fire objectives are achieved.

D. 

Develop operational policy, work programs and budgetary policies.

E. 

Issue directives and allocate resources to ensure fire protection for public events, hazardous situations or weather conditions, times of emergency (fires, blackouts, etc.) and in response to emergent conditions (traffic, public disturbances, etc.).

F. 

Have charge of and responsibility for all property of the City used by the Division of Fire.

G. 

Direct the establishment and maintenance of records and files.

H. 

Keep a record of all business transacted by the Division and approve all bills for the expenses of the Division.

I. 

Prepare reports for the Mayor and Council and other required agencies.

J. 

Keep and maintain an accurate record and submit an annual report to the Mayor and City Council, on or before January 1, which report shall assess the operations of the Division and its personnel, equipment and property.

K. 

Keep and maintain all records, reports, documents and dates required to be kept and maintained by the federal and/or state governments and/or any of their respective subdivisions.

L. 

Keep and maintain a record of all appointments, dismissals, removals, resignations and deaths of officers as they take place, with such other information as may be necessary.

M. 

Have responsibility for developing the annual budget and related documents for the Division of Fire and be responsible for overseeing any and all expenditures by the Division.

N. 

Have responsibility for ensuring that all officers and members of the Division are fit for full duty at all times that they are on active status.

O. 

Oversee communication facilities and ensure proper use and maintenance thereof.

P. 

Review for administrative purposes reports prepared by subordinate officers and employees.

Q. 

Evaluate effectiveness of work programs and procedures of all units and bureaus within the Division and develop effective work methods for subordinates.

R. 

Undertake special studies pertaining to public safety functions and promote close coordination of planning efforts.

S. 

Establish and maintain helpful and cooperative relations with civic and business organizations and schools, with other groups and fire authorities and other jurisdictions, and with other organizations, groups, authorities, etc.