Section 15-103.1. Chief of department  


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  • Notwithstanding  any inconsistent
      provision of any general,  special  or  local  law,  including  but  not
      limited to section 15-110 of this chapter, to the contrary, the chief of
      department   shall  not  be  required  to  be  selected  by  competitive
      examination. The chief of department shall be in the exempt class of the
      classified service, and shall be selected from among persons holding the
      title of deputy chief (fire).