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City official outlines discipline review board idea; union asks about appeal process
Summary
City staff described a proposed discipline review board for the fire department that would include trained community members and ride‑along experience; the union asked whether the board would offer an appeal process similar to civil service.
An agency official outlined a proposal to create a discipline review board for the fire department modeled on the police department's existing board, saying the board would include community members who would receive training and ride‑along experience so they understand department work.
"The good thing about the members of the community is they go through your training...they'll have to go through that," the agency official said, describing plans for training and ride‑alongs that would give reviewers practical context. The official said the intention is to provide "fresh eyes" while maintaining continuity because board members would be trained on department operations.
Union representatives asked whether the proposed board would include an appeal process similar to civil service. The city said it would verify whether an appeal route would remain available and return with details.
Next steps: city staff will research models, confirm whether an appeal route remains available, and return with recommendations.
