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Motion of the County of Allegheny authorizing the publication of requests for letters of interest from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the Allegheny County Independent Police Review Board.
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Whereas, pursuant to the terms of ordinance 06-21-OR, the newly created Allegheny County Independent Police Review Board is authorized to begin operations in 2022; and
Whereas, also pursuant to the terms of ordinance 06-21-OR, four (4) of the nine (9) members of such Board are to be appointed by the members of Allegheny County Council, with another one (1) member to be appointed jointly by the Council and Chief Executive; and
Whereas, it is the desire of Council to consider the widest possible range of individuals for appointment to the Board, in order to allow for individuals with various backgrounds, experience, education, training, and perspectives the opportunity to participate; and
Whereas, it is also the judgment of Allegheny County Council that publication of requests for letters of interest from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment will inure to the benefit of the citizens of Allegheny County;
The Council of the County of Allegheny therefore hereby moves as follows:
Allegheny County Council hereby authorizes the publication of requests for letters of interest from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the Allegheny County Independent Police Review Board, as follows:
Form of Request: “NOTICE: Allegheny County Council will accept letters of interest from individuals wishing to be considered for appointment to the Allegheny County Police Review Board through the close of business on April 7, 2022. Individuals wishing to serve must be lawful residents of the United States and must have been residents of Allegheny County for at least one year prior to (and throughout) their appointment. Board members may not be elected officials or employees of the United States, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Alleghe...
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