The Fire and Police Commission consists of 5 citizens, 3 of whom constitutes a quorum. Annually the Mayor appoints, between the last Monday of April and first Monday of May, 1 member for a 5-year term. No appointment is made which will result in more than 3 members of the Board belonging to the same political party.
The Commission appoints the Chief of Police and the Chief of the Fire Department. The Chiefs appoint subordinates who are subject to approval by the Commission. The Commission adopts, and may repeal or modify, rules calculated to secure the best service in the Departments.