HomeMy WebLinkAbout085 - 06/17/1986 - AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT OF POLICE OFFICERS ORDINANCE NO. 85, 1986
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
AMENDING SECTIONS 7-9 AND 2-4 OF THE CODE OF THE
CITY OF FORT COLLINS REGARDING THE APPOINTMENT
OF POLICE OFFICERS
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS:
Section 1 . That Section 7-9 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
be repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 7-9. Enforcement.
For the purposes of the enforcement of the Code of the City
of Fort Collins, certain individuals, whether or not employed by
the City of Fort Collins, may be appointed by the Chief of Police
as special police officers to enforce particular provisions of
this code; provided, however, that such officers shall be given
only such limited authority with respect to enforcement as is set
forth in the administrative regulations relative thereto, which
shall be adopted by the Chief of Police. Such appointment, in
and of itself, shall not constitute employment with the City of
Fort Collins.
Section 2. That Section 2-4 of the Code of the City of Fort Collins
be repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
Section 2-4. Police officers; appointment and removal ;
compensation.
All police officers shall be under the immediate direction
and control of the Chief of Police , or his designated
representative within the Police Department, but both the Chief
of Police and all other police officers shall be at all times
subject to the general control and direction of the City Manager.
All police officers shall be authorized to enforce the provisions
of this code and may be assigned to such positions or special
duties as the Chief and the City Manager may deem for the best
interests of the Department. Such special assignments may or may
not limit the enforcement authority of such officers and any such
limitation shall be specified in writing within the commissions
of said officers by the Chief of Police. The Chief of Police
shall hold his office at the pleasure of the City Manager. All
other members of the Police Department shall hold their
respective offices or employment at the pleasure of the Chief of
Police, who is always subject to the direction and supervision of
the City Manager.
Introduced, considered favorably on first reading and ordered
published this 3rd day of June, A.D. 1986, and to be presented for final
passage on the 17th day of June, A.D. 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Passed and adopted on final reading this 17th day of June, A.D. 1986.
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk