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the City Council be and is hereby rescinded.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