Number
080783
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to the police chief granting additional vacation and off days for meritorious acts of heroism and bravery.
Sections
350-40-15-a-2 am
Analysis
This ordinance amends the current code such that the chief of police may grant additional vacation and off days to any member of the police department, rather than only members of the police force, for outstanding merit in the apprehension of criminals and meritorious acts of heroism and bravery beyond the call of duty.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 350-40-15-a-2 of the code is amended to read:
350-40. Vacations.
15. POLICE DEPARTMENT.
a-2. Police Heroism. The chief of police is authorized to establish departmental rules in accordance with city ordinances for the purpose of granting additional vacation and off days to members of the police [[force]] >>department<< who demonstrate outstanding merit in the apprehension of criminals and meritorious acts of heroism and bravery beyond the call of duty. No more than 14 additional days off shall be granted to any one member of the police force in a calendar year.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Milwaukee Police Department
Drafter
LRB08416-1
MST
9/22/08