(a) There is hereby created a Police Towing Review Board to review performance and overall operation of authorized police towing companies relating to quality of service, damage to impounded vehicles, police policies, or any other conflicts or questions which may arise with regard to the operations of the police towing companies. The Police Towing Review Board shall further have the power to impose fines and suspend licenses. The Police Towing Review Board shall be composed of the Mayor or his designee, who shall act as chairman, the Chief of Police or his designees, the Chairperson of the Public Safety Committee of Village Council or his designee, the Service Director or his designee, the Clerk of Courts or his designee and the towing companies' designee. The Police Towing Board shall meet quarterly at a time and place designated by the Chairman, and at such other times as may be deemed necessary by the Chairman.
(b) The Police Towing Review Board shall also develop procedures to inspect authorized motor vehicle pounds annually, and rules to implement Sections 303.081 through 303.086 of this code, if deemed necessary. A copy of the procedures and rules developed shall be maintained by the Chief of Police of the Akron Police Department. Motor vehicle pounds, facilities, tow trucks and equipment are also subject to inspection by any police officer at any time. Failure to maintain the required facilities, trucks and equipment, or to perform satisfactorily the requirements of Sections 303.081 through 303.086 or 303.088, may result in removal from the motor vehicle pound list by Village Council. (Ord. 2020-30. Passed 4-15-20.)