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Council appoints Renee Nicholson to Civilian Police Review Board, raising number of seated members to three
Summary
Mayor Williams nominated Renee Nicholson to the Civilian Police Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2028; the council approved the appointment by roll call and the city attorney confirmed three seated members meet the board’s quorum rules under local ordinance and the Open Meetings Act.
Mayor Williams nominated Renee Nicholson to the Civilian Police Review Board for a term ending June 30, 2028, and the Urbana City Council approved the appointment by roll call on Aug. 25. The council vote was unanimous among members present: Council members Wu, Evans, Colasetti, Wilkin, Quisenberry and Mayor Williams voted yes. The mayor said he had met with Nicholson and welcomed her to the role; Nicholson was in the audience for the appointment. Council member Chris asked whether three seated members constitute a quorum for the CPRB. The city attorney responded that, under the applicable ordinance and the Open Meetings Act, a quorum is defined as a majority of the number of seated members; with three seated members that majority is three, so three is the minimum number able to meet. Council members noted four vacancies remain on the seven‑member board. The mayor said he is in contact with additional applicants and expects to fill more seats soon. No ordinance changes were proposed during the appointment action.
