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)