There is hereby established a police community advisory committee
to be composed of fifteen (15) members. The members shall be appointed
by the city council for two-year terms, expiring on September 30 of
odd-numbered years. The mayor shall name one of the members as chairperson
and one person as vice-chairperson. Vacancies on the committee shall
be filled by city council for unexpired terms. Due to the nature of
the committee, each nominee will be subject to a background inquiry.
(Ordinance 10-099, sec. 1, adopted 12/7/10; Ordinance 15-049, sec. 12, adopted 11/10/15)
The mission of the committee shall be to enhance citizen understanding,
communication, and cooperation between the police department and the
community. The committee shall act in an advisory capacity to the
chief of police. Nominees will be required to attend the Citizens
Police Academy, participate in a ride-along with a patrol officer,
and attend monthly committee meetings.
(Ordinance 10-099, sec. 1, adopted 12/7/10; Ordinance 15-049, sec. 13, adopted 11/10/15)
The duties and responsibilities of the police community advisory
committee shall be as follows:
(1) To
assist the police department in achieving a greater understanding
of complex police/community issues.
(2) To
study, examine, and recommend methods and approaches to develop an
active citizen-police partnership in the prevention of crime.
(3) To
promote cooperative citizen-police programs and approaches in order
to resolve community crime problems and police/community issues.
(4) To
recommend policies, programs, and/or legislation that will enhance
cooperation among citizens and the police department.
(5) To
receive information concerning police department programs, services,
and operations.
(6) To
act as liaison between the community and the police department on
matters addressed by the committee.
(7) To
participate in meaningful dialogue and provide meaningful input related
to the objectives of the committee.
(8) At
the direction of the chief of police, assume other tasks or duties
to facilitate the accomplishment of the committee objectives.
(Ordinance 10-099, sec. 1, adopted 12/7/10)
The police department shall designate times and places for monthly
meetings. Since the committee is advisory in nature, a quorum of members
is not required to conduct business.
(Ordinance 10-099, sec. 1, adopted 12/7/10)