2012-019 ORD AMENIDNG CHAPTER 12 OF CODE OF ORDINANCES AMENDING ARTICLE I IN GENERAL SECTION 12-1

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ORDINANCE NO. 2012-019 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS; AMENDING CHAPTER 12 OF THE CODE OF ORDIIVAIVCES OF THE CITY OF PARIS, AMENDIIVG ARTICLE I, !N GENERAL SECTION 12-1, COMPOSITION OF DEPARTMENT, BY ELIMINATING THE FIRE TRAINING OFFICER POSITION AND ADDING ONE (1) ADDITIONAL DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF POSITION; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the Fire Department has traditionally maintained a Training Officer position, which, though duties can be diverse, currently oversees Fire Department and the IT and Safety Programs. The Training Officer works a 40 hour schedule and is a Fire Department Staff Officer; however, the position is not within the Fire Department Chain-of- command structure and, therefore has little supervisory authority; and, WHEREAS, by abolishing the rank of Training Officer and adding another Deputy Chief position, the Chain-of-Command issue will be corrected and greater flexibility will be provided in maintaining the duties assigned. In making the assignment for training duties, the Fire Chief and the Assistant Fire Chief will have four (4) individuals to choose from instead of traditionally having to promote whoever makes the highest on a promotional exam. This also allows for better cross-training and reassignment of duties, should the need arise; and, WHEREAS, The Deputy Chief selected for training duties, will work the 40 hour week schedule and receive assignment pay more commensurate to the duties and responsibilities required. WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the City of Paris and its citizens to amend the existing Fire Prevention Code by abolishing the rank of Training Officer and adding one (1) additional Deputy Chief position as set out below; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS, THAT: Section 1. The findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all things approved. Section 2. Article I, In General, of Chapter 12 of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances be, and is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows: