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2. Federal immigration status and criminal convictions shall not be considered in <br /> connection with appointments to the Board. <br /> 3. The Board will develop protocols to ensure that Board staff are representative of all <br /> areas and groups within the City of Santa Ana, and in particular, communities <br /> experiencing the most frequent contact with the Police Department. <br /> 4. The following individuals shall not be eligible to serve as a Board member: <br /> a. Current or former sworn police officers or their immediate family members; <br /> b. Current or former police department civilian employees; <br /> c. Current or former employees, contractors, officials or representatives of a union <br /> or an employee association representing sworn police officers; or <br /> d. Current or former employee or officials of a district attorney or prosecutor's <br /> office. <br /> Section X.2.2 [Appointment Process] <br /> Board members shall be appointed as follows: <br /> 1. The Board Member Selection Panel (hereinafter, Selection Panel), with the assistance of <br /> the City Manager, shall solicit applications from those eligible and willing to serve on the <br /> Board. The Selection Panel will review the applications and interview applicants to serve <br /> as members of the Board. <br /> 2. The Selection Panel shall consist of seven (7) members. Within ninety (90) days of the <br /> enactment of this Section, each City Council member shall appoint one (1) person, and <br /> the Mayor shall appoint one (1) person, to the Selection Panel. <br /> a. Selection Panel appointments shall be made based on the following criteria: <br /> i. Resident of the City of Santa Ana. <br /> ii. Demonstrated commitment to civil and human rights. <br /> iii. Demographic representation. <br /> iv. Demonstrated record of advocating for police oversight and <br /> accountability. <br /> b. The following individuals shall not be eligible to serve as a Selection Panel <br /> member: <br /> i. Current or former sworn police officers or their immediate family <br /> members; <br /> ii. Current or former police department civilian employees; <br /> iii. Current or former employees, contractors, officials or representatives of <br /> a union or an employee association representing sworn police officers; <br /> or; <br /> iv. Current or former employee or officials of a district attorney or <br /> prosecutor's office. <br /> 5 <br />