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The results of the commission's efforts to date are described in its report "Police Complaint System and Civilian Oversight Recommendations," included as Attachment B. The recommendations provide a description of the oversight model that, while fairly comprehensive in its design, will need further procedural refinements and the resolution of several outstanding issues before finalization. One significant outstanding issue that will require more immediate City Council consideration is whether the council concurs with the commission' s recommendation that the oversight system report to the City Council. To authorize the City Council to hire the auditor and assume responsibility for his/her performance will require an amendment to the City Charter. A charter amendment will also be necessary to allow the council to appoint a review board with the functions described in the model. The Police Commission's recommendation is that a charter amendment enabling authority over both entities be presented for a public vote in the November 2005 election. The City Recorder provided information to the commission on the cost and timeline requirements for placing a measure on the November 8, 2005, ballot (Attachment C). PLEASE NOTE: In order for the council to refer a Charter Amendment for the November election, the council should give direction at its July 25th council meeting so that the Charter Amendment language and resolution or ordinance calling the election can be approved by the council before its summer recess. As part of the Police Commission's work in developing its proposal, Commissioners Tim Laue and Angie Sifuentez met with the City Manager. Following that meeting, the City Manager presented his recommendations on external review for consideration by the Police Commission. A copy of the City Manager's May 17, 2005, letter containing those recommendations is included as Attachment D. Also attached is the Police Commission's proposed work plan for the remainder of the calendar year (Attachment E). The commission is requesting City Council approval to extend the current work plan for six - nine months, wherein it will continue to refine the oversight proposal with direction from City Council, and assist in the development of the ordinance and policy language needed to support implementation of the model. The commission also plans to participate as appropriate in review and comment on the Police Department Strategic Plan, and in this way, monitor the department's response to the ICMA/PERF recommendations. As always, the Police Commission is willing to modify its proposed work plan to address other police policy and resource issues as directed by the council. RELATED CITY POLICIES The City Council adopted vision and goals include two statements relevant to this item: 1. Safe Community - a community where people feel safe, valued and welcomed, and; 2. Effective and Accountable Municipal Government - a government that works openly, collaboratively, and fairly with the community to achieve measurable and positive outcomes. COUNCIL OPTIONS The purpose of this work session is to discuss the commission's oversight model recommendations as presented in its report in Attachment B. The report includes summary public comments and input from stakeholders including the Eugene Police Employees Association, the Human Rights Commission and Communities United for Better Policing. Upon discussion of the report and its recommendations, the council may: L:\CMO\2005 Council Agendas\M050725\S050725B.doc