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ATTACHMENTB CIViliAN OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE FRAMEWORK PROPOSAL November 13, 2006 1. Purpose The purpose of this.ordinance is to provide for a system of independent oversight of the police complaint. process, implementing section 15-A of the City Charter as adopted by the Eugene electorate on November 8,2005. . 2. Office Created a) There is hereby created an Office of the Police Auditor, hereinafter the Auditor's Office. The Auditor's " Office is established to provide an independent location to lodge complaints involving police employees, monitor internal investigations to ensure objective, thorough and high quality investigations, and develop recommendations to improve police services. b) The office shall be headed by a full-time, professional police auditor who is hired by and accountable to the City Council. The Auditor's Office shall include appropriate professional and support staff. 3. Definitions For purposes of this Code, the following terms have the meanings set out herein: Complaint -An expression of dissatisfaction, allegation of misconduct, or question about a police employee's co~duct, police services provided or not provided, or police department policies or practices in general. Police employee - Any City of Eugene employee who report~ directly or through others to the Chief of Police. Sworn police officer - A police employee who is also certified and employed as a peace officer under the laws of this state. Chief of Police - The person designated by the City Manager as the Chief of Police. Critical incident - An occurrence involving a ~ignificant police action that includes, but is not limited to, a civil disturbance or riot, an officer-involved shooting, or other action by a sworn police officer resulting in serious physical injury or death. Alternative resolution - A voluntary process in which a person with a complaint and the involved employee or his/her supervisor agree to meet to discuss the complaint with the assistance of a neutral facilitator, in lieu of the investigation and disciplinary process that would otherwis"e occur. Alternative resolution includes, but is not limited to, mediation and facilitated conversations. Alternative Language: Facilitated Conversation: A discussion, guided by a third party, trained facilitator, between the complainant and a department representative, most often the named employee's supervisor or Internal Affairs staff. 1