GENERALLY

Charlotte City Code ch. 16, art. II, div. 1

in effect

Charlotte City Code § 16-26 Control and supervision.

Sec. 16-26. - Control and supervision. The chief of police of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, subject to the general supervision of the city manager, is held responsible for the discipline, good order and proper conduct of the department. (Code 1985, § 16-16)

Charlotte City Code § 16-27 Composition.

Sec. 16-27. - Composition. The personnel of the police department shall consist of a chief of police and such other officers and employees as may be authorized from time to time by the council. (Code 1985, § 16-17)

Charlotte City Code § 16-28 Power and authority.

Sec. 16-28. - Power and authority. (a) Law enforcement officers of the city shall have all powers and authorities, which are or may be vested in them by the laws of this state and by this Code. Such powers shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, the enforcement of state statutes and sections of this Code affecting the peace and well-being of the city. (b) By empowering other city personnel to administer and enforce certain sections of this Code, the city council in no way intends to limit, nor does it limit, the power of law enforcement officers of this city to administer and enforce sections of this Code by the issuance of citations or by any other lawful means. (Code 1985, § 16-18)

Charlotte City Code § 16-29 Appointment and compensation of members.

Sec. 16-29. - Appointment and compensation of members. Members of the police department shall be appointed by the city manager from the appropriate register prepared by the civil service board, and they shall be entitled to such pay and allowances as may from time to time be fixed by the council. (Code 1985, § 16-19)

Charlotte City Code § 16-30 Workers compensation for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Reserve Officers.

Sec. 16-30. - Workers compensation for Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Reserve Officers. (a) A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Reserve Officer who is injured while undergoing official training or while performing official law enforcement duties on behalf of the city, shall be entitled to benefits pursuant to law under the North Carolina Workers' Compensation Act. (b) Nothing in this section prohibits the city from asserting a defense or from entering into negotiations with any party. (Ord. No. 3666-X, § 1, 8-27-2007)

Source: City of Charlotte, Code of Ordinances and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nc/charlotte/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=PTIICOOR_CH16PO_ARTIIDE_DIV1GEFetched: 10/27/2026