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Sec. 217. His absence or sickness.

The Chief of Police shall not leave the City unless he shall
first receive permission to do so from the Mayor. When such
permission is granted or in case of his sickness, he shall designate
an officer as acting Chief of Police during his absence.
This rule shall not apply when it may become necessary to leave
the City hurriedly on business directly connected with the Police
Department.