City solicits nominees for Community Police Accountability Board; two resident roles remain unfilled
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City staff reported outreach to identify nominees for the Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board and said two required appointments — a mental‑health professional and an education‑sector representative who must be city residents — remain open; staff suggested amending residency language if pool is narrow.
City staff told the committee that Wilmington is seeking nominees for the Wilmington Community Police Accountability Board. The board is a seven‑member body; under the ordinance as written city council appoints three members and the mayor appoints others.
Kendra said staff issued a March 6 call for nominations and has received candidates, but many of those who volunteered were not city residents, which the ordinance requires. The council’s three appointments include a community member, one person with mental‑health training (as defined by the National Alliance on Mental Illness) and one person from the education community. Staff reached out to NAMI and other organizations for potential nominees but said the residency requirement limited the candidate pool.
Kendra said city staff would consider whether charter or code language could be adjusted to allow residents who work in the city to serve, which could widen the pool of qualified nominees. Staff invited further nominations and said residents or nominators may contact City Council at (302) 576‑2140.
No appointments were made during the committee meeting; staff said outreach will continue.