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Discussion on Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission appointments
Presenter:
Richard Skorman, Council President
Wayne Williams, Councilmember At-Large
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Summary:
Discussion regarding the process for the appointment of the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission members.
Background:
Applications were accepted from June 17 to July 1. The City has received over 800 applications. Staff has verified residency and Council district for each applicant. Each Council Member submitted a list of approximately 10 candidates to Council Staff on Thursday, July 23rd. On Thursday, July 30th, a questionnaire was sent to 114 applicants. Responses to the questionnaire were due back to Council staff at 5pm on Thursday, August 6th. 76 responses to the questionnaire were received and distributed to Council on Friday, August 7th. During the August 10th Work Session, Councilmembers agreed to each submit 11 applicants to be considered for interviews. The City Council, along with members of the Administration, interviewed 25 finalists on Monday, August 31st, Wednesday, September 2nd, and Thursday, September 3rd. Each applicant was interviewed for 20 minutes and asked the same five questions. After the interviews, City Council will deliberate the Commission appointments with the intent to appoint the Commission on Tuesday, September 22nd.
Previous Council Action:
Council approved the second reading of an ordinance creating the Law Enforcement Transparency and Accountability Commission on July 14.
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Summary of Ordinance Language
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