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Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES

§ 33.203 QUALIFICATIONS.

Eureka Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-25 · Eureka

(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)

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Eureka Zoning Code
  1. Article I — NAME AND SEAL; FORM OF GOVERNMENT; BOUNDARIES; MUN…
  2. Article II — ELECTIONS
  3. Article III — CITY COUNCIL
  4. Article IV — MAYOR
  5. Article V — ORDINANCES
  6. Article VI — ADMINISTRATION
  7. Article VII — FISCAL ADMINISTRATION
  8. Article VIII — OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES
  9. Article IX — FRANCHISES
  10. Article X — INITIATIVE, REFERENDUM AND RECALL
  11. Article XI — MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
  12. Chapter 10 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  13. Chapter 30 — CITY COUNCIL
  14. Chapter 31 — CITY OFFICIALS
  15. Chapter 32 — CITY DEPARTMENTS
  16. ▸ Chapter 33 — BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
    Overview
    1. § 33.001 PURPOSE.
    2. § 33.002 QUALIFICATIONS.
    3. § 33.003 TEMPORARY COMMITTEES.
    4. § 33.004 APPROPRIATIONS.
    5. § 33.005 APPOINTMENTS: TERMS.
    6. § 33.006 VACANCIES.
    7. § 33.007 [RESERVED.]
    8. § 33.008 OFFICERS.
    9. § 33.009 MEETINGS; RULES AND REGULATIONS; QUORUM.
    10. § 33.010 LIAISON WITH COUNCIL.
    11. § 33.011 COMPENSATION.
    12. § 33.012 EXPERT CONSULTANTS.
    13. § 33.013 CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
    14. § 33.025 CREATION.
    15. § 33.026 POWERS AND DUTIES.
    16. § 33.027 ASSOCIATION WITH INK PEOPLE CENTER FOR THE ARTS.
    17. § 33.035 CREATION; MEMBERSHIP.
    18. § 33.036 DUTIES.
    19. § 33.037 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS.
    20. § 33.038 NON-INTERFERENCE.
    21. § 33.045 CREATION.
    22. § 33.046 POWERS AND DUTIES.
    23. § 33.055 CREATION.
    24. § 33.056 POWERS AND DUTIES.
    25. § 33.057 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS.
    26. § 33.075 CREATION.
    27. § 33.076 POWERS AND DUTIES.
    28. § 33.077 CONDUCT OF MEETINGS.
    29. § 33.200 CREATION.
    30. § 33.201 MEMBERSHIP.
    31. § 33.202 LIAISONS.
    32. § 33.203 QUALIFICATIONS.
    33. § 33.204 REMOVAL FROM OFFICE.
    34. § 33.205 CONFIDENTIALITY.
    35. § 33.206 MEETINGS.
    36. § 33.207 PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES.
    37. § 33.208 POWERS AND DUTIES.
    38. § 33.209 APPEAL.
  17. Chapter 34 — PERSONNEL POLICIES
  18. Chapter 35 — FINANCE, REVENUE AND TAXATION
  19. Chapter 36 — HEALTH FACILITY REVENUE BONDS
  20. Chapter 37 — ELECTIONS
  21. Chapter 38 — CIVIL EMERGENCIES
  22. Chapter 39 — CITY POLICY
  23. Chapter 40 — TRANSFERS OF CITY-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
  24. Chapter 50 — SEWERS
  25. Chapter 51 — SOLID WASTE
  26. Chapter 52 — UNDERGROUND UTILITY DISTRICTS
  27. Chapter 53 — WATER
  28. Chapter 54 — STORM WATER QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND DISCHARGE CONT…
  29. Chapter 55 — ENERGY
  30. Chapter 56 — STREETS
  31. Chapter 70 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  32. Chapter 71 — TRAFFIC RULES
  33. Chapter 72 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING
  34. Chapter 73 — BICYCLES
  35. Chapter 75 — MOBILE VENDORS OPERATING UPON A STREET
  36. Chapter 90 — ABANDONED VEHICLES
  37. Chapter 91 — ANIMALS
  38. Chapter 92 — FIRE PREVENTION
  39. Chapter 93 — PARKS AND RECREATION
  40. Chapter 94 — HEALTH AND SANITATION
  41. Chapter 95 — MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
  42. Chapter 96 — PARADES AND ASSEMBLIES
  43. Chapter 97 — SMOKING
  44. Chapter 98 — STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
  45. Chapter 99 — TRAINS AND RAILROADS
  46. Chapter 100 — HARBOR REGULATIONS
  47. Chapter 101 — FILMING
  48. Chapter 102 — BEEKEEPING
  49. Chapter 103 — PRIVATE SECURITY AND FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
  50. Chapter 104 — MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE
  51. Chapter 110 — BUSINESS LICENSES
  52. Chapter 112 — AMBULANCES
  53. Chapter 113 — AMUSEMENTS
  54. Chapter 114 — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEMS
  55. Chapter 115 — FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND OUTDOOR DINING AREAS
  56. Chapter 117 — MASSAGE PARLORS
  57. Chapter 118 — SOLICITORS, CANVASSERS, AND SIDEWALK VENDORS
  58. Chapter 119 — SECOND-HAND DEALERS
  59. Chapter 120 — TAXICABS AND LIMOUSINES
  60. Chapter 121 — OTHER VEHICLES FOR HIRE
  61. Chapter 122 — FOREIGN-TRADE ZONE
  62. Chapter 130 — OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE AND SAFETY
  63. Chapter 131 — PROPERTY OFFENSES
  64. Chapter 132 — DRUG OFFENSES
  65. Chapter 133 — WEAPONS OFFENSES
  66. Chapter 134 — ABATEMENT OF CHRONIC NUISANCE PROPERTIES
  67. Chapter 150 — BUILDING REGULATIONS
  68. Chapter 151 — AIRPORT ZONING
  69. Chapter 152 — PLANNING AND ZONING ADMINISTRATION
  70. Chapter 153 — FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS
  71. Chapter 154 — SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
  72. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS
  73. Chapter 155 — ZONING REGULATIONS (old)
  74. Chapter 156 — COASTAL ZONING REGULATIONS
  75. Chapter 157 — HISTORIC PRESERVATION
  76. Chapter 158 — CANNABIS
  77. Chapter 159 — WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES

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