[Ord. 19-2002, 03 § 1, passed 8-26-2002]
There is hereby created a Crime Commission for the City of Lebanon
consisting of not less than 13 but not more than 15 members to be
appointed by the Mayor. The Chief of Police shall serve as an ex officio
member of the Commission. The Commission shall exist for a period
of two years unless renewed by written request of the Mayor and upon
approval of said request by Council.
[Ord. 19-2002, 03 § 2, passed 8-26-2002]
It is the intent, purpose and scope of this article to establish
a Crime Commission to assist the Lebanon Police Department to develop
a Comprehensive Crime Reduction Strategy; validate and expand the
scope of the strategy, as needed; and unite the Greater Lebanon community
in a comprehensive crime control and prevention effort.
[Ord. 19-2002, 03 § 3, passed 8-26-2002]
The Crime Commission is hereby created consisting of not less
than 13 but not more than 15 members who shall serve without compensation
as follows:
(a) All members of the Commission shall be appointed by the Mayor. There
shall be no limitation upon the number of terms a member may serve.
(b) All members of the Commission shall serve for a term of two years.
Whenever a vacancy occurs, the Mayor may fill such vacancy, but only
for the period of the unexpired term.
(c) The Commission shall be comprised of residents and non-residents
of the City of Lebanon.
(d) The Chief of Police shall serve as an ex-officio member.
[Ord. 19-2002, 03, passed 8-26-2002]
The Crime Commission may make and alter bylaws and regulations
to govern its procedures consistent with this article and the laws
of the Commonwealth.
(a) The Mayor shall appoint the Commission's Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary and Treasurer.
(b) The Commission shall keep a full record of its business in the form
of official minutes.
(c) The Mayor may appoint an Executive Director and provide for administrative
support to the Commission.
(d) The Commission shall make a written report of its activities to funding
agencies on a quarterly basis.
(e) The Commission shall submit a written report of its annual activities
to the Mayor by February 1 of each year. In addition, interim reports
shall be made as often as may be deemed necessary by the Mayor.