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E. Develops and oversees the Police Policy Manual annually reviewing policy <br /> compliance with State and Federal requirements. Recommends appropriate <br /> changes to the City Council. <br /> F. Manages staff performance through informal quarterly and formal annual <br /> performance reviews, intervening when appropriate to guide behaviors, maintain <br /> discipline, and improve job performance. <br /> 2. Creates Positive Community Relations <br /> A. Acts as the primary communicator to the public and media in matters relating to <br /> police activities. <br /> B. Makes public presentations at schools and community functions. <br /> C. Oversees and assists in handling citizen inquiries and needs in a prompt, <br /> expeditious manner. <br /> D. Maintains a strong relationship with the business community and residents <br /> through regular visits. <br /> 3. Actively cooperates with other public agencies and communities in support of law <br /> enforcement efforts. <br /> A. Conducts or oversees investigation of crime and accidents and works jointly with <br /> county agencies. <br /> B. Conducts internal investigations of any complaints against department staff. <br /> C. Assists other agencies such as the county, area communities, federal and the State <br /> Patrol in mutual aid efforts including local, County, State and Federal agencies as <br /> needed. <br /> D. Approves permits for buying and carrying handguns after completing background <br /> check on purchaser. <br /> E. Attends regional Chief of Police meetings and City Council meetings as needed. <br /> 4. Establishes, supervises and oversees policies, procedures, standards, and practices <br /> for the department; develops appropriate and attainable goals. <br /> A. Using direction from the City Council regarding the desired level of police <br /> service, develops staffing plans to meet objectives and identify related costs. <br /> B. Presents budget recommendations to the City for inclusion in overall City budget <br /> and controls expenses to meet budget objectives. <br /> C. Makes recommendations to the City Council on matters that will improve the <br /> functioning of the Police Department. <br /> D. Maintains a high level of safety practices through monthly staff meetings and <br /> frequent inspection of equipment and working conditions. <br /> E. Prepares a monthly report for the City Council on Police Department activities. <br /> F. Completes and submits applications to City Administrator/Clerk for state aid <br /> reimbursement for training and travel expenses. <br /> S:\Administration\Employees\Job Descriptions\Revisions\2016\Police Chief 2016.doc <br /> 2 of 4 <br />