A. The Police Department shall be administered by the Police Chief as same may be, from time to time, directed by the City Manager. The Police Chief shall be appointed by and shall report to the City Manager.

B. The Police Chief shall, personally and through the direction and use of the human, tangible and intangible resources of the City assigned to the Police Department, protect and serve the City of Chula Vista, and its citizens, residents, and inhabitants, and shall enforce the Constitution and laws of the United States, the Constitution and laws of the state of California, and the Charter and ordinances of the City of Chula Vista, and the rules, regulations, and policies of the City of Chula Vista (“laws”). The aforementioned laws are listed in order of priority so that, in the event that there may be an irreconcilable conflict between the laws, it shall be the duty of the Police Chief to enforce the law first mentioned.

C. Be the appointing power for all positions provided by the City Council for the Department, as provided in Charter Section 507, subject to City Manager approval.

D. The Police Chief shall, at the request of the City Council or the City Manager, and to the extent not inconsistent with, or in violation of, any laws, provide such advice, reports, surveys, and recommendations relative to police matters, security, enforcement of laws, and any other matters as may, from time to time, be requested of his office or the Police Department.

E. The Police Chief shall charge, collect and account to the Director of Finance the required fee(s) for all services, including but limited to fingerprint identification and animal control services. (Ord. 2506 § 1, 1992; Ord. 2388 § 2, 1990; Ord. 1887 § 1, 1979).