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Lawrence CPRB votes to meet every other month, keeps calendar open for ad hoc meetings
Summary
The Civilian Police Review Board voted to change regular meetings from monthly to bimonthly while keeping the calendar open for ad hoc sessions; the board also set May 21 as its next meeting and discussed outreach and practicing an appeals process.
The Lawrence Civilian Police Review Board voted to change its regular meeting cadence from monthly to every other month, with an amendment to keep the existing meeting dates on the calendar for ad hoc sessions if timely business arises. Board member Doug moved the change and Kristen seconded; the chair called the question and the motion carried.
Board members said they favored fewer routine meetings but asked the board staff to continue two outreach priorities: (1) a facilitated discussion on community outreach and how to inform residents about appeal rights, and (2) a practice session running through the formal appeal process so members are prepared when appeals arrive. Chief Lockhart told the board members they are now in compliance with the ordinance (training complete) and that the board’s next scheduled meeting will be May 21 at 5:30 p.m.
Votes at a glance: • Motion to approve minutes from the Jan. 15 meeting — mover: Doug; second: Brenda; outcome: approved (chair called the motion and announced “minutes approved”). • Motion to change meeting cadence to bimonthly (with tentative ad hoc meetings retained) — mover: Doug; second: Kristen; outcome: approved (chair called the motion carried).
