To restructure who reports to the council, it will take a municipal code change.
Antioch has taken the first step to bring the hiring and firing of its police chief under the City Council’s control and away from the city manager.
“City Councils are granted wide latitude in determining how a city will be administered and operated,” Smith said, noting that in some cities the council appoints department heads, including the chief who then directly reports to the council. Former police officer and Councilman Ralph Hernandez also said “definitely no,” questioning why the council would want to take on even more responsibility when some members earlier had asked for additional administrative help.
“This is about accountability,” the mayor said. “And today, I don’t know how anyone can argue against this, because we’re seeing why we need accountability.”
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