[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.010; Prior Code § 2-818.1(a); Ord. No. 5578 §III, 3-2004]
There is created and established a Public Safety Advisory Board.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.020; Ord. No.
5549, 6-4-2003; Ord. No. 5578 §IV, 3-2004]
The Public Safety Advisory Board shall be appointed by the City
Council and shall consist of eight (8) members, a Council member and
the Director of Public Safety. The Director shall be a permanent non-voting
member. All members shall be registered voters residing within the
corporate limits of the City. The City Manager shall interface with
the Board upon request or may approach the Board if and when he/she
deems necessary, but shall not be considered a permanent member.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.030; Ord. No.
5549, 6-4-2003]
The term of all Board members, except that of the Council member
representative, shall be three (3) years; provided that of the first
(1st) Board appointed, one (1) member shall serve one (1) year, two
(2) members shall serve two (2) years and two (2) members shall serve
three (3) years. With the subsequent addition of four (4) Board members,
two (2) shall initially serve one (1) year terms and two (2) shall
serve two (2) year terms. The Council member representative shall
serve a one (1) year term.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.040; Ord. No.
4860 §III, 7-1-1991]
Board members shall elect one (1) member as Chairman, one (1)
member as Vice Chairman who shall preside in the absence of the Chairman.
The officers shall serve one (1) year or until their successors are
elected. The Director of Public Safety or his/her designee shall serve
as Secretary.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.050; Prior Code § 2-818.1(e)]
Board members shall receive no remuneration; however, upon recommendation
of the Board, the City may reimburse Board members for travel or investigation
expense incidental to Board functions.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.060; Prior Code § 2-818.1(f)]
A quorum of five (5) voting members shall be present at any
official meeting. The Secretary shall call meetings at such times
and places as directed by the Chairman or a quorum of members. A majority
vote of the members present shall be decisive.
[R.O. 2009 § 2.64.070; Ord. No.
3731 § 1, 12-1976; Ord.
No. 5578 §V, 3-2004]
The Board may recommend to the City Manager such administrative
actions and to the City Council such legislative actions as believed
necessary to increase the effectiveness of the Public Safety Department.
The Board shall recommend such programs as believed necessary to enhance
the public cooperation and acceptance of the Public Safety Department.
Citizens may address suggestions, complaints and/or criticisms of
the Public Safety Department conduct or procedures to the Board. Such
suggestions, complaints and/or criticisms shall be submitted in writing
and presented to the Board at a scheduled meeting. An affirmative
vote by a quorum of Board members shall be necessary prior to any
Board recommendation. The Board may establish the rules and procedures
it deems necessary to administer its duties.
