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Board approves first-reading change to let police chief appoint some non‑civil‑service ranks above captain
Summary
The Board passed on first reading an ordinance amending the administrative code to allow the chief of police to appoint individuals to non‑civil‑service ranks above captain under specified qualifications, with debate over how many outsiders may be hired into command roles.
The Board of Supervisors on Tuesday passed on first reading an ordinance amending the Administrative Code to authorize the chief of police to appoint individuals to any non‑civil‑service rank above captain, pursuant to specified qualifications.
Supervisor Campos, who introduced the legislation, said the measure is intended to give the chief flexibility to…
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