Police & Fire Commission

The Police & Fire Commission is responsible for the appointment, promotion, investigation of compliants, determining discipline, and, in some cases, termination of all sworn members of the police and fire departments. In addition, this commission oversees testing for the purposes of establishing eligibility pools of candidates for entry level positions, as well as promotion to the ranks above the entry level positions.

The Police & Fire Commission meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:00pm in the All Purpose Room at the Police Station.

The Police & Fire Commission shall consist of five members; all members shall be residents of the city. The members shall be appointed by the President of the Common Council, subject to confirmation of the Common Council. Appointment to be filed with the secretary of the Police & Fire Commission. No appointment shall be made which will result in more than three members belonging to the same political party. The members shall be appointed for terms of five years.  

To apply simply fill out the Board and Commissions application attached below, stop into the City Clerk's office for a copy or click here for an online form to fill out.

Meeting Information

Police Department

Fire Department