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(b) Train, equip, maintain, and supervise the force of police officers and employees. (c) Promulgate rules and regulations for the organization and administration of the police force. (d) Make periodic reports to the police commission about the activities of the police department and about actions taken on cases investigated by the police commission. (e) Have such other powers, duties, and functions as may be required by the police commission or provided by law. (1979, Prop. 13; 1990, Prop. 3, sec. 1.) Section 7 -2.5. Dismissal, Suspension, Demotion, or Grievance. The dismissal, suspension, demotion, or grievance of any police officer or employee in the police department shall be under procedures set forth by civil service laws and regulations. (1990, Prop. 3, sec. 1.) Section 7 -2.6. Administrative Supervision. The police department shall come under the general supervision and control of the mayor, through the managing director. (1990, Prop. 3, sec. 1; 2000, Prop. 2, sec. 8.) CHAPTER 3 DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL Section 7 -3.1. Organization. There shall be a department of liquor control consisting of a liquor commission, a liquor control adjudication board, a director of the department and the necessary staff. Section 7 -3.2. Liquor Commission. There shall be a liquor commission consisting of nine members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13 -4. One member shall be a resident of each council district. The liquor commission shall: (a) Adopt rules and regulations having the force and effect of law for the administration of liquor control in the county and to carry out provisions of the liquor control laws of the State. (b) Grant, renew or refuse applications for licenses for the manufacture, importation and sale of liquor in the county under applicable laws and regulations. (c) Have such other powers and duties as may be provided by law, not in conflict with the provisions of this section. (1979, Prop. 13; 2000, Prop. 14, sec. 1; 2010, Prop. 7, sec. 31.) Section 7 -3.3. Liquor Control Adjudication Board. There shall be a liquor control adjudication board consisting of five members who shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the council in the manner prescribed in Section 13 -4. The liquor control adjudication board shall hear and determine all complaints regarding violations of the liquor control laws of the State, or complaints regarding violations of rules and 26