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'f ATTACHMENT A q 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. CMLIAN OVERSIGHT ORDINANCE. FRAMEWORK DRAFT - July 27, 2006 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 ah independent iocation 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 (see asterisks for recommended terms to be defined, others to be determined) 4. Independence of Office Any findings, recommendations and actions taken shall reflect the police auditor's independent jUdgment. No person shall use his/her political or administrative position to attempt to unduly influence or undermine the independence of the police auditor, or hislher staff or agent, in the performance of the his/her duties and responsibilities. ' J Office Facilities and Budget a) The City Manager shall include in his/her recommended budget an allocation sufficient for the operations of the Auditor's Office. b) The physical location of the Auditor's Office shall be separate from the Police Department but in close proximity so as to facilitate a close working relationship with o~hers involved in the complaint investigation process, and easily accessible to the public. 6. Civilian Review Board Established There is hereby established a seven (7) member Civilian Review Board whose goal shall be to increase the transparency of, and public confidence in,. the police complaint process., In general, the Civilian Review Board oversees and evaluates the work of the independent police auditor, and may review completed complaint investigations involving sworn police employees to provide comment, from a civilian.perspective, about whether the complaint was handled fairly and with due diligence. 7. Council Role . a) The City Council is al,Jthorized to hire, supervise and specify the salary of an independent police auditor. b) The police auditor shall serve at the pleasure of the City Council, which will make all decisions regarding the auditor by a simp'e majority Vote. c) The City Council is authorized to appoint the members of the Civilian Review Board. d) The City Council reviews and takes appropriate action on reports submitted from the police auditor and the Civilian Review Board. 1