APPLICATION PERIOD FOR THE NEW POLICE OVERSIGHT AND ACCOUNTABILITY COMMISSION NOW OPEN

On December 20, 2022, the Vallejo City Council created a Police Oversight and Accountability Commission (POAC). The POAC shall consist of 7 regular members and two (2) alternate members appointed by the Mayor and City Council as set forth in the ordinance (Ordinance No. 1869 N.C. (2d)). Six of the regular members will be appointed based upon Council voting district. Alternate members must be one youth member between the ages of 18-25 and one additional community member from any district. Alternate members may participate in POAC meetings but do not vote unless there is an absence by a regular (voting) member.

Qualifications To Be A Board Member

• Board member qualifications are set forth in the ordinance.

• Members must pass a formal background check before they can serve and must complete the FPPC financial conflict of interest reporting forms (Form 700).

• Members, including Alternate Members, are required to attend extensive training as set forth in the ordinance. Training is expected to be comprised of approximately 40 hours of total training and must be completed within nine months from the date the Member is appointed. Training will begin once the board is seated.

Powers Of Poac

• The powers, duties and functions of POAC are to review investigations of Serious Incidents and Bias Incidents (as defined by the ordinance) involving the police department and to make recommendations to the Chief of Police and/or the City Manager as set forth in Chapter 18 of the municipal code. POAC also makes recommendations on police department policies, police department training, and community relations issues. POAC may also conduct public outreach related to its purpose and function.

• POAC may receive and review complaints from the public about police misconduct and make recommendations to the Chief of Police concerning investigation of such complaints. POAC may ensure that citizens have access to the complaint process at alternate locations.

• POAC may make recommendations to either the Chief of Police or City Manager regarding violations of policy resulting from Serious Incidents or Bias Incidents. POAC may also review and make recommendations to the Chief of Police concerning any Notice of Intended Discipline directed toward a police officer, which the Chief of Police must consider.

• POAC will provide an annual report to the City Council/City Manager/Chief of Police as set forth in the ordinance as well as make recommendations about proposed, existing, or pending legislation. POAC Members must also adhere to State Law, including Penal Code section 832.7, and other laws concerning the confidentiality of police personnel records. Please note that intentionally disclosing confidential information is a crime.

A copy of the Police Oversight and Accountability Ordinance can be found by clicking here.

The applications can be found by clicking here.

APPLICATIONS WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 16, 2023

Interview dates will be announced shortly after the application closes. Applicants must attend the interview in order to be considered for appointment to the POAC.