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305.07 Council Action Without Recommendation of the Planning Commission. If a matter is required to-be referred to the Planning Commission and is referred-to the Planning Commission and if no recommendation is transmitted by the Planning Commission to the Council within 60 days after referral to the Planning Commission, the Council may take action without such recommendation. If a matter not required to be referred to the Planning Commission is referred to the Planning Commission, the Council may at any time take action without the recommendation of the Planning Commission. Section 310 - PUBLIC SAFETY 310.01 Policies. The Council has the authority and duty to provide for the government and good order of the City, the-suppression of vice and immorality, the prevention of crime, the protection of public and private property, the benefit of residence, trade, and commerce, and the promotion of health, safety, order, convenience, and the general welfare of the residents by means not inconsistent with the Constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota. 310.02 Purpose. . This Section is intended to further the policies stated in Section 310.01 and to provide for the organization of separate police and fire departments for the City. 310.03 Manager's Duties. The Manager will see that statutes relating to the City and ' ' the laws, ordinances, resolutions and other official acts of the City are enforced. The Manager will exercise supervision and control over the Police Department and the Fire Department and will be responsible for hiring and firing all supervisory and other members and employees of the Police and Fire Departments. 310.04 Police Department. Subd. 1. Responsibilities. The Police Department will have the duties and responsibilities given in accordance with the Constitutions and laws of the United States and the State of Minnesota, this Code and other official acts of the City. The Police Department, under the direction of the Chief of Police, is charged with the protection of all persons and property within the corporate limits of the City, and such other areas as agreed upon by the Council or required by law. The Police Department will be responsible for prevention of crimes, accidents and civil disorders, control of traffic, and general enforcement of this Code and applicable statutory laws. Subd. 2. Chief of Police. The Police Department is under the supervision and direction of a Chief of Police, who will report directly to the Manager. In addition to supervising the department, the Chiefs responsibilities and duties will include but not be limited to the following: 3-14