succeeding such nomination, or who shall become a candidate for the nomination for any office at the hands of any political party, shall be deemed to have thereby forfeited and vacated office as such member of board or police department. 5. A majority of the board shall constitute a quorum for the


transaction of business, but no action shall be taken by the board unless three concurring votes are cast. 6. The board shall have power to summon and compel attendance


of witnesses before it, whenever necessary in the discharge of its duties, and shall have power to administer oaths or affirmations in the premises to any person appearing or called before it. 7. The board shall have the following powers and duties: (a) to formulate policies governing the operation and conduct


of the department of police; (b) to appoint as superintendent of police a person qualified


and experienced in police administration and law enforcement, and to remove such superintendent by vote of a majority of the entire board; provided, however, that the superintendent shall first be presentedwith awritten statement of the reasons therefor, and shall have the privilege of a public hearing if the superintendent so requests;


(c) to hear and determine appeals from the decisions of the


superintendent of police on disciplinary matters arising within the department; (d) to formulate standards for observance by police


departments of municipalities of the county, in order to secure deputization of theirpersonnel by the superintendent; (e) to promulgate, upon recommendation of the


superintendent of police, a manual of rules and regulations for the qualifications, conduct and discipline of personnel of the department of police, and its operation; (f) to hear and determine appeals from citizens from


decisions of the superintendent regarding their complaints; (g) to have such other powers and duties with respect to


police administration and law enforcement as the council may by ordinance provide;


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