Chapter 1.15
POLICE ADVISORY BOARD

Sections:

1.15.010    Board established.

1.15.020    Board composition.

1.15.030    Appointment – Terms.

1.15.040    Compensation.

1.15.050    Duties.

1.15.060    Meetings and procedures.

1.15.010 Board established.

There is established for the city of Wenatchee a citizen’s advisory committee to be known as the “police advisory board.” (Ord. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 3054 § 1, 1994)

1.15.020 Board composition.

The committee shall consist of 10 members, as follows:

(1) Two of the members shall be: one Volunteers In Police Service (VIPS) commander and one Wenatchee police reserve commander;

(2) One member shall be a city of Wenatchee resident citizen at large from the Latino community;

(3) Two members shall be city of Wenatchee resident citizens at large;

(4) One member shall be a Wenatchee Valley College student from the Law and Justice Program;

(5) One member shall be a Wenatchee High School student;

(6) One member shall be an educator or security officer from the Wenatchee School District;

(7) One member shall be an owner or manager of a business located within the city (business member);

(8) One member shall be a Wenatchee city councilperson. (Ord. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 97-11 § 1; Ord. 3186 § 1, 1996; Ord. 3054 § 2, 1994)

1.15.030 Appointment – Terms.

(1) All board members shall be appointed by majority vote of the city council. All appointments and reappointments to a board position shall be in writing and signed by the mayor.

(2) The initial board terms shall be staggered as follows:

(a) Position One shall be the Volunteers In Police Service commander and shall be appointed for a term of one year.

(b) Position Two shall be the Wenatchee police reserve commander position and shall be appointed for a term of one year.

(c) Position Three shall be a member at large of the Latino community and shall be appointed for a term of two years.

(d) Position Four shall be a Wenatchee resident citizen at large position and shall be appointed for a term of two years.

(e) Position Five shall be a Wenatchee resident citizen at large position and shall be appointed for a term of two years.

(f) Position Six shall be a Wenatchee Valley College Law and Justice Program student position and shall be appointed for a term of one year.

(g) Position Seven shall be a Wenatchee High School student position and shall be appointed for a term of one year.

(h) Position Eight shall be a Wenatchee School District educator or security officer position and shall be appointed for a term of two years.

(i) Position Nine shall be a Wenatchee business owner/manager position and shall be appointed for a term of two years.

(j) Position Ten shall be a Wenatchee city councilperson and shall be appointed for an indefinite term.

(3) All subsequent appointments, except for vacancies, shall be for designated term of position.

(4) Vacancies occurring otherwise than through 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 the original appointments.

(5) Members may be removed for cause prior to the end of their term by the majority vote of the city council. In addition, members who, without being excused by a majority of the remaining board members, fail to attend three consecutive regular meetings may be considered to have vacated their position and may be replaced, as provided for herein. Any member who ceases to have the qualifications for the position to which the member was appointed, as provided in WCC 1.15.020, shall be deemed to have forfeited his or her office. (Ord. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 3186 §§ 2, 3, 4, 1996; Ord. 3054 § 3, 1994)

1.15.040 Compensation.

No member of the board shall receive compensation for services performed. (Ord. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 3054 § 4, 1994)

1.15.050 Duties.

(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 chief of police concerning police protection and police services within the city;

(b) To enhance police-community relations;

(c) To review and make recommendations concerning police department policies, procedures and programs, including the budgetary implications thereof;

(d) To review and make recommendations on any or all new liquor licenses or renewal of liquor licenses;

(e) To promote public awareness of the city’s police services and programs;

(f) To hold public meetings from time to time to solicit public input regarding police services and programs;

(g) To serve as liaison between the police department and the community;

(h) To apprise the mayor, city council and chief of police of the community’s need for police services;

(i) To encourage individuals and community groups to assist the police department in the implementation of police programs and services, including the provision of funds, manpower and property;

(j) To review and make recommendations concerning the construction, development and purchase of police facilities and equipment; and

(k) 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, the city council, or the chief of police.

(2) The board shall make semi-annual reports 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. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 97-11 §§ 2, 3; Ord. 3054 § 5, 1994)

1.15.060 Meetings and procedures.

(1) The board shall have at least one regular meeting per month on such day of the month and at such time as shall 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 five 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 keep minutes of all meetings held and all business transacted and may tape record its meetings. All records of the board shall be open for public inspection, except those that may be exempt from public disclosure under state law. (Ord. 2010-07 § 1; Ord. 3054 § 6, 1994)