Ramsey City Charter Updated January 3, 2025

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Sec. 12.12. Ordinances to make Charter effective. The council shall by ordinance, resolution, or other appropriate action make such regulations as may be necessary to carry out and make effective the provisions of this Charter. Sec. 12.13. A newsletter. A newsletter shall be published by the city at regular intervals at least six times each year. The postal role for the city shall be used for the distribution. Sec. 12.14. [Effective date.] This Charter becomes effective 30 days after adoption. CHAPTER 13. POLICE DEPARTMENT Sec. 13.1. Department created. The existing police department for the city shall forthwith be established as permanent and shall consist of a chief of police, and such other officers and members as may be provided for by the council. (Ord. of 12-13-1988) Sec. 13.2. Appointments. The chief of police shall be appointed by the council. All other appointments to or promotions within the department shall be made as provided by law. (Ord. of 12-13-1988) Sec. 13.3. Rank. The chief of police shall be the head of the department and have supervision over all officers and members thereof. (Ord. of 12-13-1988) Sec. 13.4. Duties of chief. The chief of police shall keep such records and make such reports concerning the activities of his/her department as may be required by statute or by the city council. The chief shall be responsible for the performance by the police department of its functions, and all persons who are members of the police department shall serve subject to the orders of the chief of police. (Ord. of 12-13-1988) (Supp. No. 13) Created: 2025-01-03 16:18:19 [EST] Page 22 of 25