2.39.020 PERSONNEL.

The police department shall consist of a Chief of Police, and such officers and employees as the City Manager or the Chief of Police may from time to time appoint in conformity with the merit system provisions codified in Chapter 2.57, or otherwise. In addition to such regular officers, the Chief of Police, subject to confirmation by the Council, shall have power to appoint reserve officers to hold office for such length of time as shall be designated in the appointment, whenever the Chief of Police deems any of such officers necessary. No person who is not a regular police officer shall wear an official police officer's badge.