Chapter 2.50
COMMUNITY POLICE ADVISORY BOARD
Sections:
2.50.020 Composition of the board.
2.50.060 Meetings and procedures.
2.50.010 Board established.
There is established for the city of Oak Harbor a citizens advisory board to be known as the “community police advisory board.” (Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).
2.50.020 Composition of the board.
The board shall consist of nine members, who shall meet the following qualifications:
(1) Not less than five of the members shall be city residents;
(2) At least two members shall be owners or managers of businesses located within the city;
(3) One member shall be a currently enrolled high school student. (Ord. 1310 § 1, 2002; Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).
2.50.030 Appointment – Terms.
(1) All board members shall be appointed by the mayor, subject to confirmation by the city council.
(2) Initial appointments to the board shall be made for the following terms:
(a) Two members of the board shall be appointed for one-year terms;
(b) Two members of the board shall be appointed for two-year terms;
(c) Two members of the board shall be appointed for three-year terms; and
(d) Three members of the board shall be appointed for four-year terms.
(3) All subsequent appointments, except for vacancies, shall be for four-year terms; provided, that members shall remain in office until their successors are appointed and confirmed, with the exception of the high-school age student, whose term will remain at one year.
(4) Vacancies occurring otherwise than through the expiration of terms shall be filled for the remainder of the term of the member being replaced. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments.
(5) Members may be removed at will at any time prior to the end of their term by the mayor. In addition, members who fail to attend three consecutive regular meetings may be considered to have vacated their positions and may be replaced, as provided for in this chapter. Any member who ceases to have the qualifications provided in OHMC 2.50.020 shall be deemed to have forfeited his or her office. (Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).
2.50.040 Compensation.
No member of the board shall receive compensation for services rendered. (Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).
2.50.050 Duties of the board.
(1) The duties of the board shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(a) To advise and make recommendations to the mayor, city council and the chief of police concerning the provision of police protection and services within the city;
(b) To enhance police-community relations;
(c) To promote public awareness of the city’s police services and programs, including, but not limited to, crime prevention and D.A.R.E.;
(d) To hold public meetings from time to time to solicit public input regarding police services and programs;
(e) To serve as liaison between the police department and the community;
(f) To apprise the mayor, city council and the chief of police of the community’s needs for police services; and
(g) To review and make recommendations concerning such other and further matters as may be referred to the board, from time to time, by the mayor, city council or the chief of police.
(2) The board shall make an annual report to the mayor and city council regarding its activities.
(3) Notwithstanding the broad powers of the board under subsection (1) of this section, the board shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific police-related incidents. (Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).
2.50.060 Meetings and procedures.
(1) The board shall have at least one regular meeting per quarter on such day of the month and at such time as may be determined by the board. Special meetings may be held as often as the board deems necessary. All meetings of the board shall be open to the public, except as otherwise provided in the State Open Public Meetings Act. All requirements of the Open Public Meetings Act shall be followed by the board.
(2) For purposes of conducting the board’s business, exercising its powers and for all other purposes, a quorum of the board shall consist of three or more members. Any action taken by a majority of those present, when those present constitute a quorum at any regular or special meeting of the board, shall be deemed and taken as the action and decision of the board.
(3) The board shall elect such officers as it deems necessary in order to conduct its business. The board shall adopt such rules of procedure as it deems necessary.
(4) The board shall tape record or keep minutes of all meetings held and business transacted. All records of the board shall be open for public inspection, except those that may be exempt from public disclosure under state law. (Ord. 1037 § 1, 1996; Ord. 897 § 1, 1991).