§ 1-8. Board of Fire Commissioners.

(a) Board established.

There is a Board of Fire Commissioners, as established in City Charter Article VII, § 49.

(b) Composition.

The Board of Fire Commissioners comprises 5 members appointed by the Mayor in accordance with City Charter Article IV, § 6.

(c) President.

The Mayor shall designate one member of the Board as its President in accordance with City Charter Article VII, § 50(b).

(d) Tenure.

The term of each member is 4 years, concurrent with the Mayor's term of office, and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

(e) Powers and duties.

The Board of Fire Commissioners has the powers and duties specified in City Charter Article VII, §§ 49 to 52.