NASHVILLE, Ind. (WISH) – The Nashville City Council voted Monday to relieve Police Chief Heather Burris of her position with the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department.

According to the minutes of Monday’s meeting, Burris was fired for “performance-related reasons.”

During the meeting, council members said the purpose of the meeting was based on an “ongoing investigation” into Burris’ performance “that has taken place over the past six to eight months.”

The purpose of the investigation is unclear.

After returning from a board meeting, the council noted that Burris does not have a current contract with the city. Council members also expressed concern that 60% of the budget goes to the police.

“We cannot afford to do anything that does not help the residents of this city. And right now, we feel that residents are not getting the best protection,” the council representative said.

Following a vote, Burris was removed as police chief and Sergeant Daniel Scott was appointed interim chief.

According to the Nashville Metropolitan Police Department website, Burris began her career in public service as an emergency medical technician and volunteer firefighter in 2008. She attended the IMPD training academy in 2015 and graduated with the 12th IMPD recruit class in 2016.