Qualifications of chief; removal.
Reno Administrative Code § 2.06.160
in effectSec. 2.06.160. - Qualifications of chief; removal.
(a) The chief:
(1) Must be appointed by the action of a majority of the city council from a list of candidates provided by the judges of the Reno Municipal Court.
(2) Must have at least five years of experience, with an increasing level of responsibility, in the field of law enforcement, corrections or supervision of persons on probation or parole.
(3) Is an at will employee in the unclassified service of the city, directly reporting to the court administrator and serving at the pleasure of the court.
(b) The court administrator may remove the chief or any assistants.
(Ord. No. 6165, § 1, 10-13-10)
Source: City of Reno, Nevada, Administrative Code, City Charter and Annexation and Land Development Code (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/nv/reno/codes/administrative_code?nodeId=PT2READCO_TIT2AD_CH2.06DE_ARTVDEALSE_S2.06.160QUCHREFetched: 11/1/2026