§ 5-6-8. Exempt rank.

A.

The Village Manager shall be and he is hereby authorized to appoint upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, two Deputy Fire Chiefs, one Assistant Fire Chief, and three Battalion Chiefs, who shall serve at the pleasure of the Village Manager. Such appointment shall be on probation for 12 months.

B.

The Fire Chief is hereby authorized to discipline or suspend up to ten days subject to the provision of the Hoffman Estates Personnel Policy Manual. The Village Manager, upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief, may discharge subject to the provisions of the Hoffman Estates Personnel Policy Manual any or all of the persons holding the positions of Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, or Battalion Chief who hold no permanent rank in the Fire Department as established under the Illinois Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act or Section 4-6 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code.

C.

The Fire Chief is also hereby authorized to discipline or suspend up to ten days subject to the provisions of the Hoffman Estates Personnel Policy Manual any or all persons holding the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief or Battalion Chief who hold permanent rank in the Fire Department as established under the Illinois Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act or Section 4-6 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code. The Fire Chief may file charges for discharge before the Hoffman Estates Fire and Police Commission against any or all persons holding the position of Deputy Fire Chief, Assistant Fire Chief, or Battalion Chief who hold permanent rank in the Fire Department as established under the Illinois Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Act or Section 4-6 of the Hoffman Estates Municipal Code.

(Ord. No. 3796-2006, § 1, 2-6-06)