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Fargo oversight board discusses converting to informal Citizens Advisory Board; city commission to review
Summary
At its May 8 meeting, the Police Advisory and Oversight Board discussed whether to convert from an ordinance-created board into a less formal Citizens Advisory Board, with legal staff warning about open-meeting requirements and the city commission scheduled to consider board continuance June 9.
The Police Advisory and Oversight Board on May 8 discussed converting from an ordinance-established advisory board into a less formal Citizens Advisory Board to increase community engagement, but city legal staff cautioned the change could still trigger open-meeting requirements.
Board member Joanna Johnson said a community-style board could allow more open conversation: "Being able to engage in conversation, and listen, to community concerns." Board members said the idea would allow more informal dialogue with residents and potentially more neighborhood listening sessions.
Resident Christopher Cohn, who spoke during public comment, described drug-dealing activity near his Fargo rental and…
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