Item B: Annual Meeting with Police Commission

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IV. Organizational Changes and Next Steps This past year, the commission experienced the first major membership transition since its inception. In anticipation of four known vacancies, a small group of commissioners reviewed applications, met with candidates, and forwarded a recommendation to the Mayor for the applicants who would help maintain a membership that is representative of our community and would bring the pertinent skills to the position. Commissioner John Ahlen reapplied for a second term and was unequivocally supported for continuing service. At the October meeting, out- going commissioners Tracy Olsen, Tim Laue, and Floyd Prozanski were thanked for their service. At the November meeting, newly appointed commissioners Joe Alsup, Tamara Miller, and Charles Zennaché were welcomed to the group. In addition to these at-large membership changes, Human Rights Commission member Neil Van Steenbergen completed his term as liaison to the Police Commission and Hugh Massengill was appointed to this position. In January, George Poling began his service as the second City Council liaison, and Charles Hare was appointed to fill the remainder of the term vacated by George Bennett. The five commissioners who will have completed two full terms of service were honored at the Eugene Police Awards Ceremony in May and received Partnership Awards with the following inscription: As a foundingmember of the Eugene Police Commission who has completed two full terms of service, you have dedicated countlesshours of yourpersonal time to foster positiverelationships between thepolice and the community. You have far exceeded the requisite participation at monthlymeetings by providing leadership onmultiplecommittees and task forces, participating in police trainings and ride- alongs, andhelping participantsin community forumsbetter understandthe complexities of modernpolicing. Your extraordinary efforts have established the Police Commission as a diligent, trusted and effective resource for advancing police policies and programs thatarefair, consistentwith professional practices, and The FY07 work plan was intended as a transitional reflective ofcommunity values. Thenearly plan for new members to gain exposure to current twenty policies updated during your tenure policing issues and gradually acclimate to represent a mere fraction of the lasting commission procedures. A number of impact your contributions will have on the informational items were periodically scheduled to department and our community. For this help members get ‘up to speed’ on issues relevant invaluable work, rendered in the true spirit to future work, such as budget and staffing issues, of partnership and public service, you have oversight model implementation, and police use of the department’s deepest gratitude. force. Relative to the last item, the entire Page 7 of 8 2007 Police Commission Annual Report