The Decatur mayor on Monday addressed the police chief’s findings that policies were violated on the night that officers fatally shot Stephen Perkins and has tentatively set a hearing date for possible discipline of those officers.

Mayor Tab Bowling said the city’s lawyer is in possession of Chief Todd Pinion’s determinations.

“He anticipates recommending discipline as a result those determinations and providing me with a formal statement of charges and specifications on Wednesday, Nov. 22,’’ Bowling said.

“Hearings on any proposed discipline will be tentatively scheduled for December 4, subject to the availability of the parties and witnesses.”

“In any hearing, I will hear the facts of the case and decide if discipline is warranted and to what extent,’’ Bowling said. “Under Alabama law, any decision can be appealed to the Personnel Board if any officer is disciplined.”

The police chief on Friday issued a statement saying he had received the findings of the internal investigation by the department’s Office of Professional Standards.

On Thursday, the chief met with the involved officers to review the findings with them and gave them an opportunity to be heard” before he made any decision.

“I found reason to believe that policies were violated, and the final report and findings were sent to the Legal Department and outside counsel late this afternoon to prepare the formal documents to move forward the discipline process,’’ Pinion’s statement read.

“Under our merit system rules, a chief of police cannot issue discipline beyond written reprimands, and it is my professional opinion that such discipline is warranted,’’ he said. “The mayor will conduct a review and make a final determination if discipline is warranted and to what extent.”

Pinion did not spell out what violations he believes took place.

Decatur police officers shot and killed the 39-year-old Perkins Sept. 29 in his front yard at the 3900 Block of Ryan Drive,

The police said they were there because Perkins threatened a tow truck driver with a gun and later turned a gun on an officer.

An initial police report said Perkins refused to comply when the police asked him to drop the weapon.

Pinion had since apologized, saying the initial report mischaracterized what happened and that it was wrong to say Perkins refused to drop his gun.

Home camera footage of the deadly shooting appeared to show that the police were out of sight when Perkins told the tow truck driver to drop the truck that morning before a police officer appeared to come from the corner of the house, told Perkins to get to the ground and immediately shot him.

The officer who fired his weapon remains on paid administrative leave. The other two officers who were on-duty at the time of the shooting and the involved supervisor remain on-duty but on administrative assignments.

City officials can only look into potential violations of city policy. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency is conducting the criminal investigation.

“Thanksgiving is Thursday. Thanksgiving is a day of reflecting on our blessings and spending time with family and loved ones,’’ the mayor said.

“For the Perkins family, this will undoubtedly be a hard day,’’ Bowling said. “They will have an empty seat at their table. They will be missing their father, husband, brother, and friend.”

He asked that everyone keep Perkins’ family in their prayers.

“And beyond that, I ask for prayers for this process – for justice, for healing, and for peace for everyone involved,’’ Bowling said. “I ask you to join me in praying for Steve Perkins’ family and friends, for those who are hurting, for our law enforcement officers and first responders, and for our city.”

Decatur police officers shot and killed the 39-year-old Perkins Sept. 29 in his front yard at the 3900 Block of Ryan Drive,

The police said they were there because Perkins threatened a tow truck driver with a gun and later turned a gun on an officer.

An initial police report said Perkins refused to comply when the police asked him to drop the weapon.

Pinion had since apologized, saying the initial report mischaracterized what happened and that it was wrong to say Perkins refused to drop his gun.

Home camera footage of the deadly shooting appeared to show that the police were out of sight when Perkins told the tow truck driver to drop the truck that morning before a police officer appeared to come from the corner of the house, told Perkins to get to the ground and immediately shot him.

Perkins’ death has prompted outrage among many.