State Police Commission elects Montelongo chair and Bourgeois vice chair; chairman announces resignation

Commissioners nominated and approved new leadership at the State Police Commission meeting, selecting Montelongo as chair and Ross Bourgeois as vice chair effective at the end of the meeting. The nominations were moved and seconded and approved by voice vote.

Earlier in the meeting, the commission recognized outgoing leadership: Director remarks included a formal presentation honoring Chairman Timmy’s more than seven years as chair and more than a year and a half of total service to the commission. Chairman Timmy then announced his resignation, saying other commitments — including responsibilities to his church and duties assigned by his bishop — made it necessary for him to step down effective before the commission’s next meeting.

A commissioner formally nominated the two officers, saying, “At this time I would like to nominate Montelongo as the chairman and Ross Bourgeois as vice chairman effective at the end of this meeting.” The motion was seconded and approved by voice vote; no numerical roll call tally was provided in the transcript.

In his remarks, the departing chairman reflected on his tenure and thanked commissioners and staff. He said he had “thoroughly enjoyed the time and the people” and that he expected the commission and state police to continue improving. The chairman stated his resignation would be effective prior to the next meeting and adjourned the session.