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Board pushes back on proposed transfer of Community Police Board staffing to city manager's office
Summary
Board members objected when staff said the city manager—s office intended to move staffing support for the Community Police Board from the public information department to the city manager—s office. Members cited concerns about independence, confidentiality and a lack of notice from the mayor.
City staff told the Community Police Board that a reorganization would move the board—s staffing from the public information and technology department to the city manager—s office, with Chris Ebert named as the new staff contact. The proposal prompted sustained objections from board members, who said the change had been communicated as a directive rather than the start of a conversation and raised concerns about the board—s independence and the confidentiality of complaints.
Chris Ebert, introduced as the staff person…
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