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INTRODUCED
COUNCILPERSON
Donaldson
RESOLUTION NO. 658
Series of 1979
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 to provide better communication
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 fo 11 ows :
(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 develop and participate ln a Public Awareness Program
which will serve in helping the citizenry to understand
Police activities and the role of the Police Department
in the community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Resolution No. 583 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by the City Council be and is hereby rescinded.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: One citizen of Wheat Ridge nominated from each District by the
Council person of that District, one citizen of Wheat Ridge nominated by the
Mayor; all appointments must be confirmed by the Council. Each appoint-
ment shall automatically expire at the end of one year unless nominated
for extension and confirmed by the City Council.
DONE AND RESOLVED this
23rd
day of July
, A.D. 1979,
by a vote of
6
to 0
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OLIVER PHILLIPS, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Carol Hampf, City Cl k