A. Establish departmental objectives in line with council goals. Plan and develop law enforcement policies, procedures, standards and programs based on 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 and responsibility for the fiscal management of the agency, including developing justification for and presentation of department budget requests. Manage and monitor approved department budgets. Prepare and/or review requests for proposals. Review and approve expenditures.

C. Assign, supervise and evaluate work of subordinates. Hear grievances and administer disciplinary action. Interview and effectively recommend hiring and termination actions. Ensure provision of 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 and city attorney in regard to resolutions and ordinances pertaining to public safety matters for council information or action. (Ord. 4597 §1 (part), 1995).