The police chief, with the consent of the city manager, may make or prescribe such rules, regulations and policies for the conduct of the police department and its employees as they shall deem advisable. Such rules, regulations and policies, when approved by the city manager, shall be binding on all employees of the police department. Such rules, regulations and policies may cover the conduct of police officers and employees, uniforms and equipment to be worn or carried, hours of service, scheduling of leave time and all other similar matters necessary or desirable for the improved efficiency and operations of the police department. (Ord. No. 2011-01, § 1, 1-4-11. 1976 Code § 4-1-4)