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(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, tourism-promotion, 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)
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