Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS CREATED BY COUNCIL

Except as otherwise provided by the ordinance establishing a board or commission, boards and commissions created by the Council pursuant to City Charter, § 311 will be established, the members thereof will be appointed, and such boards and commissions will be organized and governed as to procedure in accordance with the provisions of this subchapter. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

Membership on such bodies will be representative of the Greater Eureka community insofar as possible, and members on such boards and commissions must be willing to serve as a civic responsibility and without compensation other than payment of authorized expenses. No member of any board or commission will hold any paid office or employment in the city government, unless, by ordinance or resolution, such membership is specifically authorized or required. Appointments of qualified non-city residents require a four-fifths vote of the Council for confirmation. In order to be eligible for appointment to any board or commission, a person must be a qualified registered elector of the City of Eureka, the Humboldt Community Services District, the Humboldt County Service Area No. 3, or be the owner of a business located within the city limits. However, in no event will less than a majority of any board or commission be made up of qualified registered electors of the city, the County Community Services District or the County Services Area No. 3.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The Mayor and the City Manager, with the approval of the Council, may appoint from time to time such temporary committees as are deemed advisable to render counsel and advice to the Council and the City Manager on any designated matters or subjects within the jurisdiction of the Council and the City Manager. Membership on these temporary committees will not be limited by the requirements of § 33.002 of this subchapter.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The Council may include in the annual budget appropriations of funds as in its opinion will be sufficient for the efficient and proper functioning of the city's boards and commissions.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) The members of each board or commission will be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. The members will serve for a term of two or four years, as required by the authorizing ordinance of the specific board or commission and until their respective successors are appointed and qualified.

(B) The members first appointed to boards and commissions will classify themselves by lot so that each succeeding January 1 the term of one of the members will expire. If the total number of members of a board or commission to be appointed exceeds four, the classification by lot will provide for the grouping of terms to such an extent as is necessary in order that the term of at least one member expires on each succeeding January 1, and that the number of terms expiring in any year does not exceed by more than one the number expiring in any other year.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) If a member of a board, commission, or committee fails to file a financial disclosure form, if required by the city's Conflict of Interest Code, in the manner and at the time required by law or violates § 33.013 of this subchapter, his or her office will become vacant and so declared by the City Clerk with Council approval.

(B) Any vacancies on any board or commission, from whatever cause arising, will be filled by appointment by the Mayor with the approval of the Council. When a vacancy occurs, any appointment to fill such vacancy will be for the unexpired term.

(C) If a member of a board or commission absents him or herself from three consecutive regular meetings of such board or commission, unless by permission of such board or commission expressed in its official minutes, or ceases to be a qualified elector of the city or the Community Services District #3, his or her office will become vacant and be so declared by the Council.

(D) Any member of a board, commission, or committee may be removed with or without cause by a majority vote of the City Council.

(E) Applications for all scheduled and unscheduled appointments will be solicited by press release, posting on the city's website and by posting in a public area of City Hall.

(F) The Council may each year, at the time of board and commission appointments, create a sub-committee of two Council members to review applications and make a recommendation to the Mayor for the appointment to that board. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) At the first regular meeting in January of every year, each board and commission will organize by electing a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson from its membership to serve at the pleasure of the board or commission.

(B) The City Manager may designate an Executive Secretary to provide for the recording of minutes for each board or commission, keep a record of its proceedings and transactions, provide staff assistance, and act as principal staff advisor. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) Meetings. Each board or commission will hold a regular meeting at a time to be designated by the board or commission and such special meetings as the board or commission may require. The City Manager may impose meeting reductions due to constraints in staffing, facility restrictions or emergencies. Insofar as possible, all meetings of boards and commissions will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall. All meetings are to be open to the public as provided by the California Brown Act.

(B) Rules, regulations, and records. Each board or commission may prescribe its own rules and regulations for the transaction of its business, which rules and regulations will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk where they are available for public inspection. Each board or commission will keep a written record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations, copies of which will be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk.

(C) Quorum. A majority of the total members of each board or commission constitutes a quorum for the transaction of business. The vote of a majority of the members in attendance at the meeting is necessary for the final transaction of any business. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21; Am. Ord. 948-C.S., passed 9-5-23)

With the approval of the Council, the Mayor may designate a member of the Council to meet with a board or commission, but such Councilmember will not be a member of that board or commission. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The members of boards and commissions serve without compensation for their services as such but may receive reimbursement for necessary traveling and other expenses incurred on official duty when such expenditures have been budgeted by the Council. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

Every board or commission may recommend to the City Manager the employment of expert consultants to perform work or give advice connected with such board or commission when such board or commission finds the work or advice necessary. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

No member of a board, commission, or committee may be or become directly or indirectly financially interested in, or with the performance of any contract, work, or business, or in the sale of any article, the expense, price or consideration of which is payable from the City Treasury if such contract, work, business, or sale falls within the advisory duties delegated to the board, commission, or committee upon which such member is serving; and provided further, that no member will be deemed to be financially interested, within the meaning of the foregoing provisions, if such interest is not a prohibited interest under, and disclosure is made in accordance with the provisions of Cal. Gov't Code §§ 1091, 1091.1 and 1091.5, or under the provisions of the Political Reform Act of 1974.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21) Penalty, see § 10.99

ART AND CULTURE COMMISSION

The Art and Culture Commission is hereby created and consists of either five or seven members, at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council. Regular meetings of the Commission will be scheduled quarterly at a time and place agreed upon by the Commission which will facilitate the attendance and input of the public. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The Art and Culture Commission will have the following powers and duties:

(A) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council and the City Manager on all matters pertaining to art, literature, music, and other cultural activities;

(B) To formulate and recommend to the Council and the City Manager a program relating to art, literature, music, or other cultural activities for the inhabitants of the city, which program contributes to the utilization and enjoyment of the leisure time of the inhabitants of the city and promote the public appreciation, education, and development of cultural activities;

(C) To recommend to the Council and the City Manager the acceptance or rejection of offers of donations of money, personal property, or real estate to be used for cultural activities, subject to approval by the Council;

(D) To prepare and recommend for adoption by the Council rules and regulations for the use, management, and government of the city's cultural facilities;

(E) To promote subject to guidelines established by City Council, the preservation of historic places, buildings, structures, documents, works of art, and other objects having special character, or special historical or aesthetic interest or value associated with the economic, social, political, military, and cultural annals of the city, and recommend to the Council and the City Manager the adoption of special conditions or regulations for the protection, enhancement, perpetuation, or use of such places and objects, which conditions or regulations may include appropriate and reasonable control of the use or appearance of neighboring private property within public view, or both; and

(F) To perform such other duties relating to cultural matters as may be prescribed by the Council. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The Art and Culture Commission will retain its standing as a City Commission and coordinate its activities through the Ink People Center for the Arts (Ink People). The Commission strives to utilize the Ink People's organizational structure, expertise and resources to undertake and accomplish Commission objectives, and together with the Ink People will work with the art community to support and develop new art and cultural opportunities, and provide the City Council with the vision and ideas needed to promote public art concepts and projects in the City of Eureka.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

FINANCE ADVISORY COMMITTEE

(A) The Finance Advisory Committee is hereby established and consists of five or seven voting members at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council, qualified by experience or training in financial principles. The membership of the Committee must be appointed by the Mayor with the concurrence of the City Council.

(B) In recognition that government finance is a specialized area of knowledge, it is highly desirable that each of the members possess knowledge of governmental accounting or governmental financial operations.

(C) The City Manager and the Finance Director, or their designees, will serve as ex officio non-voting members of the committee.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) The Finance Advisory Committee will advise the City Council on matters pertaining to the state of city finances and may be called upon by the City Council to review, analyze, and recommend improvements or resolutions to problems in the areas of financial planning, revenue generation, budgeting, purchasing, financing, and auditing.

(B) The Committee will review the draft city budget as prepared by the City Manager for presentation to the City Council. The Committee may recommend changes in Council policy regarding revenue generation, collection, and investment; budgeting; general or capital expenditures; or accounting procedures and internal controls. The Committee may recommend improvements in future budget documents and financial reports with an eye to readability and good communication of the state of city finances to the public. The Committee may recommend privatization, or consolidation, or other means of cost savings and higher efficiencies.

(C) The Committee will, from time to time, assist in the selection of city auditors; review the scope, content and timing of audits of city funds and the efficiency of the process; and review and comment on recommendations and problems identified by the auditor in the audit report and management letter.

(D) The Committee will act as the Oversight Committee for the Supplemental Transactional Use Tax as approved by voters. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) Regular meetings of the Committee will be scheduled at a time and place agreed upon by the Committee which will facilitate the attendance and input of the public.

(B) Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairperson or three or more members.

(C) A quorum consists of a majority of the total number of members of the Commission. Each Commission member will be entitled to one vote. Approval of any matter requires an affirmative vote from the majority of the members present. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

The purpose, duties, and responsibilities of the committee are not to be construed to limit or interfere with the City Manager's responsibilities to construct and recommend the annual budget to the City Council, nor to control it upon adoption, nor to intercede

between the City Manager and the City Council on budget recommendations or other financially related matters, nor to restrict or limit the City Manager's budgetary relationship to departmental staff, nor to interfere or impede departmental operations, nor to interfere with the City Manager's relationship with labor organizations or groups of city employees or individual employees. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

OPEN SPACE, PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION

The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Commission is hereby created and consists of either five or seven members, at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21; Am. Ord. 953-C.S., passed 4-2-24)

(A) The Open Space, Parks, and Recreation Commission has the following powers and duties:

(1) To serve in an advisory capacity to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff in all matters pertaining to public open space, recreation, parks, parklets, landscaped squares, and grounds;

(2) To make recommendations to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff with respect to the provisions of the annual budget for open space, recreation, and park purposes;

(3) To accept and reject offers of donations of money, personal property, and real estate to be used for open space, recreation, and park purposes, subject to approval by the Council;

(4) To prepare and recommend to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff comprehensive municipal open space, recreation, and park programs for the inhabitants of the city, to promote and stimulate public interest in these programs, and to solicit to the fullest possible extent the cooperation of school authorities and other public and private agencies interested therein;

(5) To advise in the establishment of schedules of charges, subject to approval by the Council;

(6) To prepare and recommend for adoption by the Council rules and regulations for the use and improvement of publiclyowned open space, parks and recreation areas, squares, and grounds in the city, including wetlands, gulches, greenways, playgrounds, concessions, and recreational facilities and programs installed and maintained therein;

(7) To prepare and recommend to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of open space, parks and recreation areas; and

(8) To perform such other duties relating to open space, recreation and park matters as may be prescribed by the Council.

(B) One member of the Commission will be appointed to serve as a liaison to the Sequoia Park Zoo Foundation. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21; Am. Ord. 953-C.S., passed 4-2-24)

TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COMMISSION

(A) The Transportation Safety Commission is hereby created and consists of either five or seven members, at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

(B) The Commission composition should reflect, as much as possible, interest in all transportation modes, including but not limited to accessibility, bicycling, pedestrian, senior, student/academia, transit, healthy living and quality of life in the City of Eureka and represent any parking district so far as practicable.

(C) In recognition that transportation and traffic safety is a specialized area of knowledge, it is highly desirable that each of the members obtains and maintains a knowledge base in this subject.

(D) The City Engineer and the Chief of Police, or their designees, will serve as ex officio non-voting members of the Commission.

(E) The Mayor may also appoint an ex officio non-voting high school student, for a term of one school year, from applicants recommended by the Transportation Safety Commission.

(F) Members serve two-year terms.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) The Transportation Safety Commission advises the City Council, the City Manager, and city staff in all matters pertaining to transportation safety and public off-street and on-street vehicle parking matters.

(B) To make recommendations to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff with respect to the provisions of the annual budget for transportation safety purposes and public vehicle-parking facilities.

(C) To prepare and recommend to the Council, the City Manager, and city staff a comprehensive transportation safety plan.

(D) To establish standing committees, as necessary to facilitate expedited and/or more comprehensive review of certain matters. These standing committees may meet as often as is necessary to provide greater accessibility to the community. All actions of these standing committees will be subject to the review and approval of the Transportation Safety Commission.

(E) To perform such other duties relating to transportation safety and vehicle parking matters as may be prescribed by the Council.

(F) To prepare and recommend to the Council and the City Manager policies for the acquisition, development, and improvement of public parking facilities.

(G) To act in an advisory capacity to the Council on all matters pertaining to vehicle parking districts established within the city under Cal. Streets and Highways Code Part 4 of Division 18 (being Cal. Sts. & Hwys. Code 35100 et seq.).

(H) The Transportation Safety Commission shall have the powers, duties, jurisdiction, and authority all as now or hereafter provided in the Parking District Law of 1951, except as otherwise provided in this section, and, in addition to the previously stated powers and duties.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) Regular meetings of the Commission will be scheduled at a time agreed upon by the Commission which will facilitate the attendance and input of the public.

(B) Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairperson or three or more members.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION

(A) The Economic Development Commission is hereby created and consists of either five, seven, or nine members, at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

(B) The Commission composition will be chosen in compliance with § 33.002 of the Eureka Municipal Code. The following factors may be considered when choosing Commission members:

(1) Owners of businesses within the city limits; or

(2) Residents who have specialized professional knowledge and experience within the fields of economic development, real estate, banking/lending/financing, construction, business establishment/ administration/management, marketing, tourismpromotion, importing/exporting, housing and/or other related fields; or

(3) Residents that own a business outside of the city limits.

(C) The City Manager or their designee will serve as an ex officio non-voting member of the Commission. (Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) To advise the City Council, City Manager, and city staff in all matters pertaining to Economic Development, including preparing:

(1) On-going analysis of economic development issues and opportunities that have the potential to impact or influence the economy of the city;

(2) An annual status report to summarize the prior year's actions and analyses; and

(B) To promote actions that maintain and create high quality jobs, build the city's community assets including housing, create a diverse and resilient economy, strengthen the city's revenue base.

(C) To serve as the city's Business Loan Committee, review funding proposals, and make recommendations to the City Council. The City Council will make the final decision on approval or denial of all loan applications submitted, including terms and conditions of loan agreements.

(D) To perform such other duties relating to economic development matters as may be prescribed by the Council.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

(A) Regular meetings of the Commission will be scheduled at a time agreed upon by the Commission which will facilitate the attendance and input of the public.

(B) Special meetings may be called at any time by the Chairperson or three or more members.

(Ord. 920-C.S., passed 9-7-21)

BOARD OF COMMUNITY OVERSIGHT ON POLICE PRACTICES

(A) There is hereby established a Board of Community Oversight on Police Practices (COPP or "Board") of not to exceed seven members, whose purpose is to provide community-based accountability and transparency in policing through public participation, the Independent Police Auditor (IPA), the Eureka Police Department (EPD) and others.

(B) The COPP Board serves as an impartial and objectively independent body which conducts audits and assessments of citizen's complaints and certain specified critical incidents involving members of the Eureka Police Department (EPD). This independent oversight will increase transparency, trust and respect between the EPD and the community.

(C) Members of the EPD shall be subject to independent performance review, including evaluation of complaints and certain specified critical incidents, in order to ensure there has been fair, impartial, un-biased investigations conducted by the EPD into every matter under the purview of COPP. The Board will respond to community concerns, increase accountability at EPD and provide transparency concerning police practices and policies.

(D) The COPP Board will promote and encourage open communication, constructive dialogue, and cooperation between EPD and residents, recognizing policing in the city is a shared responsibility.

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

(A) The COPP Board will consist of either five or seven members at the discretion of the Mayor, with the approval of the City Council.

• (B) Appointment. Members are appointed by the Mayor subject to confirmation by the City Council.

• (C) Term. Two years, except for initial members. The initial appointments will be staggered.

(D) Vacancies. Any unscheduled vacancy will be filled for the remainder of the unexpired term per § 33.006.

(E) Officers. Annually, the Board must elect from its membership a chairperson and vice-chairperson who will serve in their positions for one year, or until their successors are elected, but for no more than three consecutive one-year terms.

(1) The chairperson's duties include serving as the chair for all meetings of the Board; acting as spokesperson for the Board; coordinating with the Chief of Police and city staff on any communications between the Board and the community.

(2) The vice chairperson's duties include serving as Chair for all meetings of the Board in the absence of the Chair; and other duties as may be requested by the Chair.

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

• (A) Law enforcement liaison. The Chief of Police or his or her designee will serve as a liaison to the Board and point of contact responsible for coordinating the Board's requests.

(B) Human resources liaison. The Human Resources Director will serve as a liaison to the Board for the purpose of ensuring that employee matters adhere to the city's Personnel Rules and Regulations and the Public Safety Officers Procedural Bill of Rights Act (POBR).

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

(A) Board members will be eligible to serve in compliance with § 33.002; and

• (B) The following characteristics may be considered by the Mayor and City Council when appointing members to the COPP.

• (1) A demonstrated ability to be fair-minded, impartial, objective, and unbiased;

• (2) An absence of any real or perceived bias, prejudice or conflict of interest;

• (3) A record of community involvement;

• (4) An ability to build constructive working relationships and communicate effectively with diverse groups;

(5) A demonstrated commitment to the purpose of the COPP which may include fostering positive police-community relationships;

• (6) Reflect the diversity of the community.

(C) The candidate selection process should help achieve a balanced membership representing a cross-section of the community. The diversity of the board should closely mirror the diversity of the Eureka community to the extent feasible and no more than one former law enforcement officer may be a member of the Board at any given time.

(D) Able to pass a background investigation, as conducted by an outside investigator, consistent with investigations conducted for other city volunteers.

• (E) Not involved with open litigation or claims against the city or its employees.

• (F) The following individuals are not eligible to serve as a Commissioner:

• (1) Current sworn police officer;

• (2) Current city employee;

• (3) Former EPD sworn employee;

• (4) Immediate family members of a current EPD employee as defined by the city's nepotism policy.

(G) Board members will receive training after appointment on the policies, procedures, and practices of the law enforcement agency, implicit bias training and the authority and responsibilities associated with their role as a board member, as well as any other training deemed appropriate by a majority vote of the Board.

(H) Members of the board must agree in writing to a Statement of Principles and Code of Conduct such as the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Code of Ethics, and sign a non-disclosure agreement. (Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

A member of the COPP may be removed from office per § 33.006 prior to the normal expiration of their term for reasons including but not limited to the following:

• (A) Prevalent failure to perform their board member duties;

• (B) Violation of the Statement of Principles/Code of Conduct (NACOLE Code of Ethics) or the non-disclosure agreement;

• (C) Misuse of position or mishandling of police documents;

• (D) Violations of state laws or city policy concerning confidentiality;

• (E) Arrest or conviction of any felony crime or crime related to violence or sexual misconduct.

• (Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

In addition to adhering to the above-referenced code of conduct and non-disclosure agreement, members of the Board must adhere to all applicable local, state, and federal laws regarding confidentiality. (Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

The Board will hold regular meetings and establish a regular time and place of meeting. The Board will meet not less than quarterly and may hold additional meetings as necessary. Special meetings of the Board may be called by the chairperson or three members of the Board. The Board meetings will comply with the Ralph M. Brown Act.

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

The Community Oversight on Police Practices Board will give counsel, support, advice, and recommendations to the City Manager and Chief of Police for the purpose of improving transparency and accountability while building trust and fostering strong police-community relations. The Board serves as a mechanism for meaningful communication and interaction between the police and community. The Board's purpose and objectives include:

• (A) Increasing police accountability;

• (B) Increasing the transparency of police policy and operations;

• (C) Educating and involving the community in the creation of policing standards and expectations;

• (D) Creating additional community access to public safety information;

• (E) Building trust between the community and police;

• (F) Fostering strong police-community relationships and partnerships;

• (1) Establish a standing item on each meeting agenda for community based organizations input/ reports.

• (G) Increasing connections and engagement from those segments of the community that might be apprehensive to approach or interact with uniformed police officers;

• (H) Demystifying police internal affairs/complaint investigations;

• (I) Ensuring due process of law for all involved parties;

• (J) Deterring potential police misconduct.

• (Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

The Community Oversight on Police Practices Board will have the responsibilities as provided in this section and other duties as the Council may decide.

• (A) Coordinate with the Independent Police Auditor (IPA) to identify and prioritize topics for the Independent Police Auditor. The IPA will conduct the audits with input and recommendation from the Board.

• (B) Recommend changes/improvements to policy, procedures or training:

• (1) With IPA input, systematically review EPD policies and procedures and analyze new or changed policies and procedures

including, but not limited to: incidents involving use of force, homeless individuals, mentally distressed individuals, general community relations, and a transparent publicly accessible database of EPD activity and performance.

(2) Recommend, for the IPA's consideration, further analysis of completed EPD Internal Affairs (IA) investigations in regards to officer involved shootings, a death while in the custody of EPD, any police action resulting in a reportable serious injury as defined by DOJ, as well as any reportable sustained findings that are releasable under law, such as: complaints of unreasonable or excessive force, failure to intervene, bias and unlawful arrest/search.

• (3) Provide input to the IPA on recommendations for improvement to EPD policy, procedure and training.

• (C) Review IPA reports on misconduct complaints:

• (1) Receive EPD IA reports on internal investigations and the investigation of citizen complaints involving misconduct.

• (2) Recommend, for the IPA's consideration, further analysis of completed EPD IA complaints or the complaint process.

• (3) Work with the IPA and EPD to promote an alternative dispute resolution or mediation process as a complaint resolution option.

• (4) Request further investigation by the IPA.

• (D) Provide input to the IPA into reports on an annual basis to include information about:

• (1) Misconduct complaint investigations and trends.

(2) Recommendations concerning improvements to EPD policy, procedures or training, and results of audits.

• (E) Assess the work of the IPA:

• (1) Provide annual written input to the City Manager and the City Council on the effectiveness of the IPA.

(F) Provide input and recommendation to the City Manager prior to the implementation of new EPD programs with an emphasis on equity as it relates to the impact new programs will have on disenfranchised and marginalized communities within Eureka.

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)

Upon a majority vote by the COPP of their disagreement with the findings or review of any EPD IA investigative report and/or IPA review of same, the Chairperson will prepare and present a formal written appeal to the City Manager to review the investigations and findings. The City Manager will review all findings by EPD, the Independent Police Auditor and the COPP and respond to the Board in writing regarding his or her findings. The City Manager review will be final. The determination and implementation of discipline will be made in accordance with the city's personnel policy.

(Ord. 922-C.S., passed 4-19-22)