Sec. 3. The city marshal, subject to the direction of the mayor, shall, as chief of police, have the superintendence and direction of the policemen and night-watchmen, subject to such regulations as may be prescribed by the council.
City marshal; duties.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 92.3, under THE FOURTH CLASS CITY ACT.
Mich. Comp. Laws § 92.3