Item 22 - Police Review Commission Draft Ordinance Discussion

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55394.00000\40763936.1 H. Pursuant to City Charter Section 700, the City Council by ordinance may assign additional functions or duties to offices, departments, or other agencies or create additional offices or departments. I. Pursuant to City Charter Section 900 the City Council may establish appointive boards and commissions by ordinance and shall specify in such ordinance the powers and duties of the boards and commissions. THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA ANA DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Article IV of Chapter 2 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code is hereby amended by deleting the existing Division 11 in its entirely and replacing it to read as follows: : CHAPTER 2 ARTICLE IV DIVISION 11 – POLICE OVERSIGHT COMMISSION 2-616. Establishment and Purpose. There is hereby established a Police Oversight Commission (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”). The purpose of the Commission shall be to improve transparency, increase the accountability of and public confidence in the Santa Ana Police Department, provide for an Independent Oversight Director to assist in reviewing the police complaint process and provide a forum to review and evaluate and make recommendations about police and public safety. 2-617. Police Oversight Commission Membership and Term The Commission shall consist of seven (7) members to be appointed by the city council from the residents of the city. The city council shall appoint members who are fair and impartial and represent diverse social, economic and political interests. The city council shall consider the career and life experiences of Commission applicants and appoint people whose experiences will most benefit the Commission’s ability to carry out its duties and responsibilities and build trust with the community. The City Clerk shall prepare application forms requiring applicants to provide information demonstrating that they meet qualification requirements set forth in Section 2-618.