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The purpose of the Public Safety Commission is to promote positive public relations with police, fire and emergency medical departments. Reference: HBC 2.50 & 2.60 Printable version of this page Board meetings are open to the
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Public Safety Commission
Organization of the Board. A. The commission elects a chairperson, a vice-chairperson, a secretary who hold their offices for one year but may be re-elected to the same or other positions. B. The commission operates under the provisions of Robert's Rules of Order but may develop bylaws to reflect the unique characteristics of its purpose. C. Commission meetings are to be held at least once every calendar quarter but may occur more often if a quorum so desires. Once approved by the commission, a copy of the commission meeting minutes are delivered to the borough clerk for inclusion in the assembly's next meeting packets. Approved Minutes: 10-12-05 10-26-05 11-16-05 12-14-05 2-27-06 4-3-06 1-29-07 2-5-07 2-12-07 2-26-07 3-12-07 3-19-07 3-26-07 4-2-07 4-9-07 4-16-07 5-14-07 5-29-07 6-4-07 6-11-07 6-18-07 7-9-07 7-16-07 8-6-07 8-13-07 8-27-07 10-1-07 10-15-07 11-12-07 11-19-07 12-17-07 1-7-08 Commission
Vacancies/Filling vacancies.
A member’s position on the commission will be deemed vacated if the member fails to attend two consecutive meetings without being excused by the commission. In the event of a vacancy on the commission, either at the end of the commission member’s regular term, or if the seat is vacated by resignation or non-attendance, the borough clerk will advertise for replacement commission member(s) as set out in HBC 2.60.055. The mayor will, after reviewing all applications, and considering the commission’s recommendation(s), appoint a new member or members(s) subject to confirmation by the borough assembly. Duties & responsibilities of the Public Safety Commission. The Public Safety Commission: A. Promotes positive public relations with police, fire and emergency medical departments; B. Reviews police reports to detect trends evident in Haines as portrayed through police statistics and advise the borough assembly on programs addressing these data-based needs; C. Conducts public hearings, surveys, or ceremonies as requested; D. Advises the borough assembly with respect to the organizational structure and policies of the police, fire and emergency medical departments; E. Prepares an annual report to be submitted to the manager and assembly prior to July 30th summarizing the activities and business of the commission during the preceding 12-month period ending June 30th. F. When the position of chief of police is or is about to become vacant and has been properly advertised, reviews all applications received. The public safety commission will make a recommendation for hire to the manager. The manager will, after reviewing all applications, and considering the commission’s recommendation, make his or her recommendation to the borough assembly. The police chief is an officer of the borough and serves at the pleasure of the assembly. Reports: 4/07 Quarterly Report Response from the Police Chief 7/07 Annual Report Your
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