§ 2-212. Qualifications, appointment and salary of director.

(a)

Qualifications. The director of fire shall possess a knowledge of the daily operations of fire functions, budgeting techniques and management planning; demonstrate an ability to organize and lead; and possess proven oral and written communication skills. The director of fire shall also possess a four-year degree in business or public administration or fifteen (15) years experience in a mid-sized local government in similar fire services.

(b)

Appointment. The director of fire shall be appointed by the parish president with the approval of the council and shall devote his entire efforts to the purpose for which this office has been created and any other such activities and/or responsibilities as the parish president may direct.

(c)

Salary. The salary of the director of fire shall be established by the parish president within the pay grade for the position as defined in the executive pay plan.

(Ord. No. 16884, § 1, 4-30-86; Ord. No. 21966, § 2, 8-6-03; Ord. No. 22692, § 2, 2-8-07; Ord. No. 25736 , § 12, 2-6-19)

Editor's note

Ord. No. 25736 , § 12, adopted Feb. 6, 2019, amended § 2-212 and in so doing changed the title from "Qualifications and appointment of director of fire" to "Qualifications, appointment and salary of director," as set out herein.