1. (a) The head of the fire department may transfer a fire fighter from one position to another position in the same classification in the fire department if the transfer is:

   1. (1) a promotion or demotion of the fire fighter;
   2. (2) required to balance the work force;
   3. (3) for disciplinary reasons;
   4. (4) based on the seniority of the fire fighter;
   5. (5) a result of a mutual agreement between the department head and the fire fighter; or
   6. (6) for any other specified reason the department head considers necessary.
2. (b) If the department head transfers a fire fighter under this section, the department head shall designate in a written statement the basis for the transfer.

Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 1, Sec. 28(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.