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Consider amending and re-enacting Section 5-2-35 - Fire Chief: Appointment; duties; term of office and enacting Section 5-2-41 - Powers and duties of fire marshal; assistants.
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Presented By: City Attorney Chris Brown
Recommendation and Review
The amendment to Section 5-2-35 and the new Section 5-2-41 update the language to be consistent with the City’s current practice and the language of the Code of Virginia regarding the powers and duties of the Fire Chief, in his or her capacity as the City’s appointed fire marshal, and the authority to appoint one (1) or more assistant fire marshal(s)