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Council reappoints five district members and two at-large members to Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board
Summary
The council reappointed incumbents and approved five district-seat nominees and two at-large appointments to the Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board; appointees will review investigations of citizen complaints and provide independent review to the police chief but do not handle employee discipline.
The Tulare City Council on Jan. 7 appointed members to the Police Department Citizen Complaint Review Board at item 8.2, reappointing five district nominees and two at-large incumbents.
City Clerk Melissa explained the board terms expire every two years following municipal elections and that five seats are filled by council seat nomination and two are at-large. Councilmembers nominated and approved the following: District 1 incumbent Jennifer Birchum (reappointment), District 2 incumbent Julie Lighty (reappointment), District 3 nominee Bridal Brown, District 4 incumbent Karen (last name unclear in record; reinstated), and District 5 nominee Jennifer Hales. The council carried the five district-seat nominations by a single motion and vote.
For the two at-large seats, incumbents Danny Giotto and Dwayne Gorey requested reappointment; council voted to reappoint both.
City staff noted the board reviews the police departments investigations of citizen complaints in specific areas and provides independent review to the police chief. Staff emphasized the board does not recommend or review disciplinary actions against police employees. Council approved the appointments unanimously.
