HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6604: UPDATING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT P.O. No. 6604
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE UPDATING THE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED
POLICE OFFICER POSITIONS IN THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the Police Department recommends that the City Council authorize
the City Manager to convert a Police Lieutenant position to a Police Officer position; and
WHEREAS, the conversion of these positions will increase the overall function
and good operation of the Police Department.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the following positions are currently authorized:
Classification Number of Officers
Police Officer 103
Police Sergeant 13
Police Lieutenant 8
Police Captain 0
Deputy Chief 3
Assistant Chief 0
Chief of Police 1
Total 128
Section 3. That after passage of this ordinance the number of authorized
positions in the Police Department in each classification shall be as follows:
Classification Number of Officers
Police Officer 104
Police Sergeant 13
Police Lieutenant 7
Police Captain 0
Deputy Chief 3
Assistant Chief 0
Chief of Police 1
Total 128
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
Section 5. That the ordinance shall be effective immediately.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D.,
2017, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Derrick Ford Freeman, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. Tizi r
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal
City Manager
Patrick Melvin
Chief of Police