Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.010 GENERAL PROVISIONS
10.06.010: GENERAL PROVISIONS:
The provisions of chapter 2.07 of this title shall apply to the racial equity in policing commission except as otherwise set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
RACIAL EQUITY IN POLICING COMMISSION
Salt Lake City Code tit. 10, ch. 10.06
in effectSalt Lake City Code § 10.06.020 PURPOSE
10.06.020: PURPOSE:
A. The City of Salt Lake is comprised of diverse and varied groups, communities, and individuals. The practice of discrimination in a public safety setting against these groups, communities, or individuals on the grounds of ancestry, national origin, or race adversely affects the general welfare of the city and the vitality of its neighborhoods.
B. Discriminatory practices may appear and be perpetuated in several forms including in the less obvious implicit biases, microaggressions, or within systemic processes or training. Discriminatory practices in public safety result in a lack of safety for specific residents and can segregate the community.
C. The Salt Lake City racial equity in policing commission is created for the general purpose of advising the council and mayor on how to further the goal of eliminating racial discrimination in policing practices within Salt Lake City. Review of policies, culture and the budgetary practices of the Salt Lake City Police Department is vital to the goal of eliminating racial discrimination in policing. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.030 DEFINITIONS
10.06.030: DEFINITIONS:
Unless otherwise specified, as used in this chapter:
CITY: | Salt Lake City, a municipal corporation of the state of Utah.
COMMISSION: | Salt Lake City racial equity in policing commission created in section 10.06.040 of this chapter.
COUNCIL: | Salt Lake City council.
MAYOR: | The duly elected or appointed and qualified mayor of Salt Lake City.
MEMBER: | A person appointed by the mayor with the advice and consent of the council who is duly qualified as an acting and voting member of the commission.
NATIONAL ORIGIN: | The place of birth of an individual or any lineal ancestors.
PERSON: | An individual. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.040 CREATION AND ORGANIZATION
10.06.040: CREATION AND ORGANIZATION:
A. There is created the racial equity in policing commission which shall be composed of thirteen (13) members.
B. The Mayor shall appoint, with advice and consent of the Council, fifteen (15) members who represent the cultural, ethnic and racial diversity of the City. Four (4) of the fifteen (15) members shall be between the ages of sixteen (16) and twenty-one (21) at the time of their appointment to serve as youth representation. Notwithstanding Section 2.07.040.B.1, at least one (1) but no more than two (2) of the fifteen (15) members shall also be a member of the human rights commission. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.050 TERM
10.06.050: TERM:
Notwithstanding Section 2.07.050, the term of members of the commission shall two (2) years, except that the initial term of six (6) members of the commission first appointed to the commission shall be for one (1) year to establish staggered terms. Each member's term shall expire on the applicable last Monday in December. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.060 VACANCY
10.06.060: VACANCY:
If a vacancy occurs for any reason before the member's term expires, the mayor, in exercising his or her discretion in making appointments, shall take into consideration the community diversity of the city and current representation on the commission. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.070 ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP
10.06.070: ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP:
Each member of the commission shall be at least sixteen (16) years of age. Members need not be residents of the City but shall maintain strong ties to Salt Lake City and have the potential to be affected by the work of the Salt Lake City Police Department. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.080 COMPENSATION
10.06.080: COMPENSATION:
A member may receive reasonable compensation for their service as a commission member as provided by Salt Lake City code section 2.07.170. (Ord. 39-26, 2026: Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.090 MEETINGS
10.06.090: MEETINGS:
The commission is expected to meet monthly but shall meet no less than quarterly. The annual meeting schedule shall be set at the first regular meeting in January of each year. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Salt Lake City Code § 10.06.100 POWERS AND DUTIES
10.06.100: POWERS AND DUTIES:
A. The commission shall:
1. Examine Salt Lake City Police Department's policies, culture, and budget and make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on ways to further the goals of the commission.
2. Engage and interact with the public to receive community input related to Salt Lake City Police Department's policies, culture, and budget.
3. Evaluate and study national best-practice policies for policing.
4. Make recommendations to the Mayor and Council on a racial equity plan for the Salt Lake City Police Department.
5. Explore means and make recommendations on how the Salt Lake City Police Department may increase diversity within its workforce.
B. Before finalizing recommendations for the mayor and the council, the commission shall share the recommendation with the human rights commission, who may review the recommendation and issue a position of support or opposition to the commission's recommendation.
C. In addition to the powers and duties specified in this Section, the Commission may:
1. Make recommendations to the mayor and the council on methods of engaging with community advocate groups and other community members on police practices or other public safety matters.
2. Review recommendations issued by the human rights commission and issue a statement of support or opposition to recommendations of the human rights committee which are relevant to the goals of the racial equity in policing commission. Positions of support or opposition issued pursuant to this subpart need not be reviewed by the human rights commission.
3. Review the current structure of the Civilian Review Board, evaluate national models, and may make recommendations to the Mayor and the Council on how to increase the effectiveness of the Civilian Review Board.
D. Recommendations to the mayor and council shall be in writing and presented at a council meeting. (Ord. 50-21, 2021)
Source: Salt Lake City, Utah, City Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/saltlakecityut/latest/saltlakecity_ut/0-0-0-77786Fetched: 11/1/2026