Number
231992
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
191106, 211254
Sponsor
ALD. MOORE, BROSTOFF, CHAMBERS, COGGS, PRATT, AND TAYLOR
Title
Substitute resolution amending residency and attendance requirements for membership in the Community Collaborative Commission.
Analysis
This resolution revises the membership criteria for the Community Collaborative Commission by specifying that 3 unexcused absences over the course of one calendar year are grounds for removal from the Commission by a majority vote of the current membership. The resolution further removes the requirement that members from partner organizations be residents of the city of Milwaukee, while specifying that, notwithstanding this exemption, a majority of Commission members must be city residents and the chair of the Commission must also be a city resident.
Body
Whereas, The Community Collaborative Commission was created by Common Council File Number 191106 on April 14, 2020, for the purpose of providing a forum for and to solicit community input regarding law enforcement policies, procedures and practices in Milwaukee, particularly with respect to the treatment of members of minority, LGBTQ, disabled and other historically underserved and underrepresented communities; and
Whereas, Common Council File Number 211254 revised the original membership of the Commission; and
Whereas, The Commission’s work relies on thoughtful, consistent participation by its membership; and
Whereas, Membership in, or employment by, the organizations that are represented on the Commission is not limited to Milwaukee residents; and
Whereas, Limiting Commission membership to city residents adds an additional hurdle to participation for member organizations; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee values the voice of its residents on boards and commissions; and
Whereas, The Community Collaborative Commission is a creation of the Common Council with appointments by Common Council President and Mayor; and
Whereas, As par...
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