Boards And Commissions
Grand Rapids Police Civilian Appeal Board
| Authority | City Commission Policy No. 800-02 |
|---|---|
| Purpose | The Civilian Appeal Board is established to act as a reviewing body for findings made by the Internal Affairs Unit of the Grand Rapids Police Department with respect to complaints made regarding the use of excessive force; falsification/lying; civil rights violations; and hostility, discourtesy or other conduct unbecoming an officer when such conduct is committed in a context of racial animosity or prejudice. |
| Membership | The Civilian Appeal Board is composed of nine members. Residency in the City of Grand Rapids is required. |
| Appointment | Each City Commissioner will nominate one member. The Mayor shall nominate three members. The Mayor's nominations shall be made so as to encourage that the members selected constitute a diverse representation of the community at large. The Civilian Appeal Board shall be composed of the nominees approved by the City Commission. Appointments to the Board shall be made on the first Monday in May. |
| Term | Each member's term is for two years and no member shall serve more than three consecutive terms or six years. |
| Meetings | The Board meets on an on-call basis at 1:00 p.m. at the Police Department, Room 2057. 2010 Meeting Schedule. |
| Compensation | None. |
| City Staff | Margaret Bloemers, Assistant City Attorney, 456-4023 |
Revised: 12-JAN-10
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