§ 48. Fire Department: Chief.

(a) Head of Department.

The Chief of the Fire Department shall supervise and direct the Department.

(b) Appointment; Term.

The Chief shall be appointed, must be confirmed, and shall serve, pursuant to Article IV, Section 6.

(c) Salary.

The Chief shall be paid a salary as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.

(d) Staff.

The Chief may appoint such employees as provided in the Ordinance of Estimates.