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excessive force complaints where there is documented property damage and/or physical injury, and third-party complaints” (p. 4 of MATT report). The Auditor’s Office will take responsibility for the program management and will consider the input from stakeholder groups, such as the Civilian Review Board, Police Commission, and Human Rights Commission. Alternative Dispute Resolution will require contract development, selection and training of mediators, public outreach and education and the development of procedures and forms. Other protocol described in the MATT report will be assigned to the Auditor’s Office. If the volume of work is too great, the Auditor’s Office will request support from other stakeholder departments and agencies to ensure that the program is administered in a manner that is consistent with best practices in the field of conflict resolution in a civilian police oversight model. This will allow for swift implementation of the program with little additional cost. The alternatives are outlined in page 8 of the MATT report and include contracting with an outside agency, division among the Auditor’s Office and an outside entity, or the issuance of an outside contract to assist the City/Auditor’s Office with implementing the new program. The University of Oregon Law School Alternative Dispute Resolution Program may be able to provide support for these tasks. In any case, the Auditor’s Office will report to the council on the results of its use of conflict resolution. The Police Chief, Department of Human Resources and Risk Services, and City Attorney may want to comment on this proposal. RELATED CITY POLICIES This is consistent with the council’s goals of providing for a safe community and effective accountable municipal government. It also represents another opportunity to establish and practice the principals of community policing. COUNCIL OPTIONS The council may amend the proposal or approve the proposal and direct the creation of a draft ordinance to be discussed at a City Council work session. SUGGESTED MOTION Move to approve the proposal and direct the creation of a draft ordinance. ATTACHMENTS A. Police Commission Civilian Oversight Ordinance Framework Draft – July 27, 2006 B. Modified draft Civilian Oversight Ordinance Framework prepared for the City Council’s consideration in November 2006 C. Proposed definitional section of the ordinance D. Mediation and Advocacy Task Team Final Report May 2006 E. Proposed timeline for the Auditor’s Office FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Cris Beamud Telephone: 541-682-5005 Staff E-Mail: cris.beamud@ci.eugene.or.us L:\CMO\2006 Council Agendas\M061113\S061113B.doc