§ 494 — Duties of chief; restriction
New York City Administrative Code (current through L.L. 2026/147, enacted September 12, 2026, and amendments effective through October 10, 2026) · NYC Charter § 494
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Section 494. Duties of chief; restriction.
Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of any general, special or local law, or rule or regulation, a chief of the fire department shall not serve in any other capacity to the department during his term of office of chief. Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be deemed to have vacated the office of chief so held.
