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(a) Qualifications. The Public Safety Deputy shall have the following minimum qualifications:
(i) An attorney with substantial experience in criminal, civil rights, and/or labor law, or corporate and/or governmental investigations; or an individual with substantial experience in law enforcement oversight, preferably with a graduate degree.
(ii) Knowledge of law enforcement, particularly of internal investigations of wrongdoing and use of force.
(iii) A commitment to and knowledge of the need for and responsibilities of law enforcement, as well as the need to protect basic constitutional rights of all affected parties.
(iv) Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, sound judgment, and leadership.
(v) The ability to work with diverse groups and individuals.
The Public Safety Deputy shall not be a current or former employee of the Police Department, the Independent Police Review Authority, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability, or the Police Board.
(b) Selection process. Within 15 days of the effective date of this Ordinance, and thereafter within 15 days of an actual or expected vacancy in the position of Public Safety Deputy because of death, resignation, removal, or the Inspector General's decision not to reappoint an incumbent Public Safety Deputy, the Inspector General is authorized to, and shall, engage a nationally recognized organization with expertise in government oversight to perform a nationwide search and to create a pool of no less than ten of the most qualified candidates for the position of Public Safety Deputy. The organization shall submit the identities of these candidates, including resumes, qualifications, and statements detailing each candidate's credentials, to the Inspector General.
The Inspector General shall select and nominate the most qualified candidate for approval by the City Council. If the City Council rejects the candidate, the Inspector General shall select and nominate another candidate from the pool, until the candidate selected and nominated by the Inspector General is approved by the City Council.
(c) Term. The term of the Public Safety Deputy shall commence upon his approval by the City Council, and shall continue for the remaining term of the incumbent Inspector General. Thereafter, the Public Safety Deputy's term shall be coterminous with the term of the appointing Inspector General. At the conclusion of a term, the incumbent Public Safety Deputy may be reappointed by a reappointed Inspector General, subject to approval by the City Council. If the incumbent Public Safety Deputy is not reappointed, the Inspector General shall select a new Public Safety Deputy pursuant to the process set forth in this section, subject to the approval of the City Council. The Public Safety Deputy shall continue to serve until a successor Public Safety Deputy is approved by the City Council.
(Added Coun. J. 10-5-16, p. 34471, § 6)