Legal Documents of Gatlinburg

The chief shall hold office so long as his conduct and efficiency are satisfactory to the city manager. However, so that adequate discipline may be maintained, the chief shall have the authority to suspend or discharge any other member of the fire department when he deems such action to be necessary for the good of the department. The chief may be suspended up to thirty (30) days by the city manager.

All personnel of the fire department shall receive such compensation for their services as the board of commissioners may from time to time prescribe. (1976 Code, § 7-305)