Chapter 2.34
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMISSION
Sections:
2.34.010 Creation, powers and duties.
2.34.020 Appointment and qualifications.
2.34.050 Removal of appointed members—Procedures.
2.34.060 Removal of appointed members—Causes.
2.34.070 Meeting and adoption of rules.
2.34.080 Meeting—Time and place.
2.34.100 Rules and regulations.
2.34.110 Duties and responsibilities.
2.34.120 Abstention from voting.
2.34.130 Election of chairperson and vice chairperson.
2.34.010 Creation, powers and duties.
Pursuant to the city charter of the city of Dinuba, a public safety commission is created for the city, and shall have the powers and duties as provided for in this chapter. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.020 Appointment and qualifications.
The public safety commission shall have five members appointed in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. All five members shall be appointed at large. Members at large shall be appointed from within the Dinuba city limit boundaries as currently set or as subsequently amended. If any appointed at large member of the commission subsequently changes permanent residence to a place outside the city limit boundaries, said position shall become automatically vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy. No person who is an immediate family member of a city council member, city official, city employee, or a member of the Dinuba citizens’ voluntary patrol can serve as a commission member. For the purposes of this chapter, an “immediate family member” shall be defined as a relative within the second degree. (Ord. 2019-04 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.030 Vacancies.
Vacancies shall be filled by the appointment process set forth by city policy concerning appointment to commissions and committees. (Ord. 2019-04 § 1 (part), 2019: Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.040 Members—Terms.
Of the members of the commission first appointed three members shall be appointed for a term of two years and four members shall be appointed for a term of three years. Their successors shall be appointed for a period of three years. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.050 Removal of appointed members—Procedures.
Any appointed member of the commission may be removed by any of the following:
A. The appointing official, subject to the approval of the legislative body; or
B. A simple majority vote of the legislative body. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.060 Removal of appointed members—Causes.
A member of the commission shall be removed if any of the following events occur:
A. If any appointed commission member is absent without permission of the chairperson thereof, from three regular meetings consecutively from the last regular meeting that the appointed commission member attended; or
B. If any appointed commission member is convicted of a crime of moral turpitude. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.070 Meeting and adoption of rules.
The commission shall elect its chairperson and vice chairperson from among the appointed members for a term of one year, and subject to all other provisions of law, may create and fill such other offices as it may determine. The commission will hold one regular meeting per month, unless determined otherwise by the chairperson. The commission shall hold such other meetings as necessary to fulfill its purpose. The commission shall keep a record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.080 Meeting—Time and place.
At the first meeting of the commission, the commission shall set by resolution the day and time of each regular meeting to be held at a place within the jurisdiction of the city of Dinuba, California. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.090 Compensation.
The appointed members of the commission shall receive no compensation as commission members; but the city may reimburse expenses on behalf of the commission members in order for them to fulfill their duties under this chapter. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.100 Rules and regulations.
Where there are no existing rules or regulations, rules and regulations for the conduct of meeting of the city council for the city of Dinuba shall apply when not in conflict with the purposes of this commission. Where none of these rules apply, and except where modified by any other rules adopted by the commission, the Robert’s Rules of Order shall apply. All acts and decisions, rules and recommendations of the commission shall be subject to the approval of the city council. (Ord. 2020-03 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.110 Duties and responsibilities.
A. Provide a public forum to receive concerns, complaints and commendations regarding the police or fire department.
B. Receive and forward to the chief of police or fire chief allegations of police or fire misconduct, so that allegations are investigated by the respective department.
C. To review and comment on current policies and procedures of the Dinuba police or fire department.
D. To assist in community outreach efforts and foster community education and engagement that pertain to public safety.
E. Review and make recommendations to the city council regarding the expenditure of Measure “F” funds.
F. Perform all other functions necessary to perform the citizen oversight on Measure “F” funds. (Ord. 2020-03 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.120 Abstention from voting.
A commission member shall abstain from voting in the following situations:
A. If the commission member has any financial or other interest in the matter;
B. If the commission member is a relative within the second degree of any sworn officer who is the subject of any investigation by the commission. (Ord. 2020-03 § 2 (Exh. A) (part), 2020: Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)
2.34.130 Election of chairperson and vice chairperson.
There shall be an election held by the members of the commission on an annual basis based on the city’s fiscal year, to wit: July 1st through June 30th, to elect the chairperson and vice chairperson of the commission to one-year terms. Election of the chairperson and vice chairperson shall be determined by majority vote. (Ord. 2015-07 § 2 (part), 2015)