Civilian Police Review Board - Organization.
Columbus City Codes § 235.02
in effect235.02 - Civilian Police Review Board - Organization.
(A) Within sixty (60) days after the effective date of this ordinance, the Board shall meet and organize under the leadership of an appointed chairperson and elect a vice-chairperson. Following the completion of the first term of the appointed chairperson of the board, the board shall annually elect from its membership a chairperson who shall preside over its meetings and a vice-chairperson who shall serve in the absence of the chairperson.
(B) The Board shall adopt by-laws to govern the conduct of its business which shall include provisions for regular or special meetings, voting procedures, amendment of its by-laws or rules, minutes of meetings, the formation of committees, or any other procedural matters the Board deems necessary to regulate the conduct of its business. Where the by-laws are silent, questions of parliamentary procedure shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order.
(C) The Board has the authority to promulgate rules and regulations, in accordance with C.C.C. Section 121.05, to carry out its duties as provided for in the Charter and in this chapter. The Board and the Inspector General shall develop the procedures necessary for the Board to carry out its duties, including the procedures to convene hearings, to review investigations, to coordinate with the Division of Police, and any other operating procedures.
(D) The Board shall meet at such times as may be necessary to carry out its business, provided that at least one meeting shall be conducted each quarter in a calendar year. All meetings of the Board shall be public meetings in accordance with the general laws of the state of Ohio pertaining to the requirements of open meetings of public bodies. Meeting minutes and records shall be maintained in accordance with the general laws of the state of Ohio pertaining to public records.
(Ord. No. 1169-2021, § 1, 7-12-2021)
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