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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution-1978-0583 INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER DONALDSON RESOLUTION NO. 583 Series of 1978 TITLE: RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE WHEREAS, there exists a need for citizen input and support for law enforce- ment; and WHEREAS, the City Council senses the value of citizen understanding of Police activities; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires citizen input regarding legislation which affects law enforcement; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to provide better communcation 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 activities 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 Depart- ment in the community. (c) To receive, evaluate, and present citizen comments and recom- mendations regarding Police Department activities in order to promote community support for the Department. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 458 previously adopted by the City Council be and is hereby rescinded.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 following membership: Two citizens of Wheat Ridge nominated from each Ward by the Councilmen of that Ward; one citizen of Wheat Ridge nominated 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. day of June , A. D. 6 to 0 on this 19th 1978. ~~~ OLIVER V. PHILLIPS, MAYOR ~ DONE AND RESOLVED by a vote of