The following rules apply to uniforms for employees appointed to Portland Fire & Rescue who are members of the Fire and Police Disability and Retirement System:

1. A. The Chief of the Bureau will, subject to the approval of the City Administrator, prescribe specifications for fire uniforms and establish rules, regulations and conditions of wearing thereof.
2. B. Consistent with the budget, the City Administrator will designate which items of the uniform specified by the Chief of the Bureau under Subsection A. above will be furnished by the City to those employees required to wear the prescribed uniform in performance of their normal and usual fire duties. Each new employee will be furnished a complete set of designated items of uniform. All other employees will be furnished designated items of uniform on the basis of replacement when needed as determined by the Chief of the Bureau. Items furnished by the City will remain property of the City. The Chief of the Bureau will establish the rules, regulations and conditions for issuance and control thereof.
3. C. The Chief of the Bureau, subject to approval of the City Administrator, has the authority to designate duty assignments which require dress other than the prescribed uniform. For such designated duty, no items of uniform will be furnished, and those employees affected will receive an annual cash clothing allowance in lieu of the items of uniform furnished by the City. Clothing allowances will be paid as determined by administrative rule.