Reference

Ordinance #31954-21 - Passed 12/22/21 Amending Sections 34.40- 34.53 of RCGO

Purpose

To hear appeals; to hear, quarterly, reports from the Dayton Police Department and Professional Standards Bureau regarding cases under investigation; to request the Independent Accountability Auditor review cases that the Board identifies as in need of audit; and to review policies and procedures and make recommendations as directed by the City Manager, City Commission, and Director and Chief of Police.

Appointment

City Commission

Makeup

Seven Voting Member Board; citizens of the City. One member is a current or former member of a legal community. One member is a former City of Dayton police officer with at least ten years of experience. One member is a member of an organization dedicated to promoting minority rights and well-being. One shall be an immigrant or a representative from an organization dedicated to promoting immigrant rights and well-being. The remaining three members shall be selected from among the members of the community. The seven voting members of the Board shall fairly represent the racial mix of the city, shall have a balanced gender representation, and shall also reflect a fair representation of the various geographical areas of the city

Term Length

Voting members shall serve for terms of three years. Members of the Board serving at the time of amendment shall serve until the expiration of the terms for which they were appointed. All members shall continue to serve until their successors have been appointed. Voting members of the Board may be reappointed by the Commission to serve an additional term. However, no such members may serve more than two consecutive terms

Consecutive Term

2

Members

Even voting members shall be appointed by the City Commission. Open board positions shall be publicized within the community. Members of the Board shall be citizens of the city and have notable knowledge. experience, and upstanding community standing. Prior to sitting on the Board, each member shall receive all necessary training by city staff including the Law department, Human Resources department, and Human Relations Council. All members shall serve without compensation.