The inaugural meeting of the Community Board for Police Accountability was convened to establish foundational aspects of the board and discuss the recruitment of a director for the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA). Tracy Warren welcomed the board members and outlined the significant milestone of initiating the board. The board decided to engage Modus for the recruitment of the OCPA director, emphasizing the need for community involvement in the selection process. Discussions also covered the necessity of hiring a facilitator to assist with the development of governance tools, aiming to ensure effective board operations. Public comments highlighted the community’s expectations and offered support and resources to the newly formed board, underscoring the importance of transparency and community engagement in the board’s operations.
Key Points
- Introduction and welcome by Tracy Warren, discussion on the role and expectations for the board
- Discussion on hiring a director for the Office of Community-based Police Accountability (OCPA)
- Presentation and discussion on the facilitation of board meetings and governance tools
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Action Items
- Reach out to Modus to initiate the director recruitment process.
- Invite facilitators Martha Pelgro and Tori Campbell to present their approaches to the board.
- Gather more information on previous fiscal years’ budgets as requested by board members.