A. Appointment; Removal: In the interest of legitimate civilian oversight, the mayor shall appoint a full time independent administrator for the board. In making such appointment, the mayor shall consider any recommendations of the board regarding who should be appointed. The administrator shall operate out of the city's human resources department. The administrator shall be an at will employee and shall be subject to removal by the mayor, with or without cause, but only after the mayor considers any recommendations of the board regarding such removal.
B. Required Qualifications: The administrator shall have the following qualifications:
1. Experience in public sector labor and employment law (preferably relating to police and firefighters), Utah civil service law, and civil rights law, or the ability to quickly learn applicable legal principles.
2. Strong interpersonal and supervisory skills.
3. Objectivity toward police and community interests.
4. No felony convictions or misdemeanor criminal convictions in cases involving violence or moral turpitude. The administrator shall not be under a pending felony indictment or information when appointed. A felony conviction or indictment or information, or a conviction of a misdemeanor involving violence or moral turpitude after appointment, shall be a basis for removal.
5. Strong writing skills.
6. Verbally articulate.
7. Strong interviewing skills.
8. Strong investigative skills.
C. Desired Administrator Qualifications: If possible, the administrator shall have the following qualifications:
1. Mediation training and mediation experience.
2. History of community involvement and public service.
3. Administrative and management skills.
4. Ability to positively interact with citizens, police officers, and the community.
5. Trial or appellate experience. (Ord. 39-10, 2010: Ord. 38-08 § 4, 2008: Ord. 52-03 § 1, 2003)