Amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission," by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain terms and conditions.
§ 21-1203. Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission.
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(2) Qualifications. Members of the Commission shall meet the following requirements.
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(d) Commission members may not [be]
be,
within the five years prior to appointment:
(.1)
a [current or former] sworn employee of the Department;
or (.2)
a [current or former] member of a union that represents a municipal or state police [department; or a current officer of a political party.]
department.
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(4) Selection Panel. Upon adoption of this Chapter into law, and as provided in subsection (6) ("Expiration of Terms and Vacancies"), two members of a Selection Panel shall be appointed by the Mayor and three members shall be appointed by the Council.
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Qualifications of the Panel. Members of the Selection Panel must have an established background in civic and community engagement and must be residents of the City. Members may not [be]
be: (.1)
a [current or former]
current or former
sworn employee of the Department; or
(.2)
a [current or former]
current or former
member of a union that represents a municipal or state police [department; or a current officer of a political party.]
department.
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