With the changes, the current first deputy superintendent who has traditionally run the department from day to day would become the assistant superintendent of operations.
In another major change, the department would eliminate the department that oversees several units, including the new Mobile Strike Force, and place them under a new administration.
During an appearance before the Sun-Times' editorial board Wednesday, Mayor Richard Daley supported Weis' plan, saying the superintendent believes he is making the department more efficient.
