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("Commission"), pursuant to requirements set forth in I.C., 36-8-3.5 et seq. and this <br /> Ordinance. Unless otherwise stated herein, the provisions of I.C., 36-8-3.5 et seq. will <br /> govern the merit system and the Commission, as amended. <br /> (b) Commissioners of the Merit Commission shall be appointed as set forth in I.C. 36-8-3.5-6, <br /> as amended. <br /> (c) The Board of Public Safety shall set the meeting, and establish applicable procedures, for <br /> the election of Commissioners by the active members of the Fire Department as set forth in <br /> I.C. 36-8-3.5-8, and is authorized to assist in the administration of the voting process in a <br /> manner consistent with I.C. 36-8-3.5-8. <br /> (d) The Board of Public Safety shall retain the power of selection, appointment, promotion, <br /> demotion, disciplinary action, and dismissal of members of the City of South Bend Fire <br /> Department, pursuant to Indiana law, including but not limited to Indiana Code 36-8-3-3, 4, <br /> and 4.1, until the Fire Merit Commission has adopted rules for these powers. <br /> SECTION III. This Ordinance shall be effective from and of the date of adoption by the <br /> Common Council, and approval by the Mayor. <br /> Council President <br /> South Bend Common Council <br /> Attest: <br /> Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk <br /> Office of the City Clerk <br /> Presented by me, the undersigned Clerk of the City of South Bend, to the Mayor of the City of <br /> South Bend, Indiana on the day of , 2025, at o'clock <br /> .m. <br /> Bianca L. Tirado, City Clerk <br /> Office of the City Clerk <br /> Approved and signed by me on the day of , 2025, at o'clock .m. <br /> James Mueller, Mayor <br /> City of South Bend, Indiana <br />