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INTRODUCE lY COUNCILMAN
MERKL
RESOLUTION NO. 458
Series of 1976
WHEREAS, there exists a need for citizen input and support for
law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council senses the value of citizen under-
standing of Police activities; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires citizen input regarding legis-
lation which affects law enforcement; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide better communica-
tion between the City's law enforcement agents and the citizenry;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City
of Wheat Ridge hereby establishes a Police Advisory Committee with
duties as follows:
(a) In consultation with the Chief of Police, to review all
existing and proposed legislation which affects Police activi-
ties and to make recommendations to the City Council regarding
said legislation.
(b) To perform public relations functions in helping the
citizenry to understand Police activities and the role of the
Police Department in the community.
(c) To receive, evaluate, and present citizen comments and
recommendations regarding Police Department activities in
order to promote community support for the Department.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 293 previously
adopted by the City Council be and is hereby rescinded.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Committee shall not function
as a Police review board and shall not become involved in Police
Department personnel matters.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Committee shall have the fol-
lowing membership: Two citizeffi of Wheat Ridge nominated from each
Ward by the Councilmen of that Ward; one citizen of Wheat Ridge nomi-
nated by the Mayor; all appointments must be confirmed by the Council.
Each appointment shall automatically expire at the end of one year
unless nominated for extension and confirmed by the City Council.
DONE AND RESOLVED this 28th day of June, A.D. 1976, by a
vote of 6 to 0
FRANK ~T{T;E~ ',I 'M~y~n~~
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