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Dept/Agency: Law
Action: ( ) Ratifying (X) Authorizing ( ) Amending
Type of Service: Waiving 20-day period for an ordinance effective date
Purpose: This resolution authorizes an emergency to be declared and further authorizes Ordinance 6PSF-a, adopted on First Reading by the Municipal Council on October 14, 2020, which amends and supplements Title II Administration, Chapter 2 Office of the Mayor and Agencies, Article 5 Offices, Boards, Commissions and Authorities, Section 86 Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) of the Revised General Ordinances of the City of Newark, New Jersey, 2000, as amended and supplemented, by increasing the number of board members and changing the structure and process of nominating board members to become effective after being adopted on Second Reading and Final Passage on November 10, 2020.
Ordinance No(s): Ordinance 6PSF-a is scheduled for a Public Hearing, Second Reading and Final Passage on November 10, 2020.
Additional Information:
Invitation: Corporation Counsel
Deferred 7R6-a 111020
Deferred 7R6-a 111820
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WHEREAS, the Civilian Complaint Review Board (the "CCRB") was created to establish a civilian oversight entity to be a critical part of the implementation of reforms and creating protections for the citizenry, as well as instilling confidence in the resolution of investigations and providing transparency of the process; and
WHEREAS, in order for the CCRB to better reflect and represent the citizens of the City of Newark (the "City"), it is necessary to make the following changes: (a) amend the structure of the Board, and the process of nominating Board members, to increase the pool for possible nominations; and (b) increase the number of Board members, by adding two (2) young adult members (ages 18-25) to provide a critical and needed point of view; and
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2020, the Administration proposed Ordinance 6PSF-a (hereinafter 'the Ordinance") which amends and supp...
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