Sec. 2-397. - Establishment and appointment of iolero community advisory council ("CAC").

(a)

Purpose. An IOLERO community advisory council is hereby established to increase visibility for the public into the delivery by the sheriff-coroner of policing and corrections services, to provide community participation in the review and establishment of sheriff- coroner policies, procedures, practices, training, and initiatives, and to engage the public to better understand the role of IOLERO and of the sheriff-coroner. The members of the IOLERO CAC shall adhere to the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) Code of Ethics.

(b)

Composition and appointment. The board of supervisors and the IOLERO director shall appoint a community advisory council, which shall be composed of eleven (11) members who broadly represent the diversity and demographics of the county by way of, including but not limited to, racial, ethnic, cultural, gender, socio- economic, and geographic diversity; and who are representative of the community and of community stakeholders of the law enforcement oversight process, and who reside within the county of Sonoma. The term of office of CAC members shall be two (2) years, subject to reappointment at the end of the appointment term. Each supervisor shall appoint two (2) members to the CAC, with the IOLERO director appointing one (1) member.

(c)

Qualifications. In addition to the composition standards set forth above, the following are the minimum qualifications for members of the CAC:

(1)

Have not been employed by any law enforcement agency for three (3) years prior to appointment;

(2)

A demonstrated history of involvement in and engagement with community organizations that work in one (1) or more of the following areas:

i.

Serving or empowering disadvantaged communities;

ii.

Protecting and defending the constitutional rights of individuals;

iii.

Issues concerning the effectiveness or fairness of the criminal justice system;

iv.

Serving or empowering members of communities that experience behavioral or mental health challenges; and/or

v.

Spiritual, faith or religious institutions.

(3)

A demonstrated ability to engage in mature, objective decision making;

(4)

A demonstrated commitment to transparency and objective decision making;

(5)

A demonstrated commitment to and support for civilian oversight of law enforcement; and

(6)

Residency within the county of Sonoma.

(Ord. No. 6333, § 1, 11-3-2020)