Resolution No. 2021-009RCITY OF CLERMONT
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RESOLUTION NO.2021-009R
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CLERMONT, FLORIDA CREATING A SPECIAL POLICE
DEPARTMENT CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE; PROVIDING
FOR THE PURPOSE; MEMBERSHIP; QUALIFICATIONS; STAFF
ASSIGNMENT/ RESPONSIBILITIES; CONDUCT OF MEETINGS;
CONFLICT AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE. .
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2-61 of the City Code, the City Council has the authority
to create special committees as the Council deems in the best interest of the City of Clermont;
WHEREAS, a safe community is made possible by a strong, positive and trusting
relationship between the community and the police department;
WHEREAS, the effective delivery of public safety services requires police partnering
together with the citizens to ensure the safety of all its residents and those visiting; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the citizens
of the City of Clermont, to create a special limited advisory committee to bring feedback to the
Police Department from the community concerning public safety issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Florida that:
SECTION 1:
The City Council of the City of Clermont does hereby create a committee to be known and
designated as the Clermont Police Department Citizens Advisory Committee subject to the
following:
1. Purpose
The purpose of the Police Department Citizen Advisory Committee is to act in an advisory
capacity to bring the Police Department feedback from the community concerning public
safety issues and law enforcement needs and actions. The Police Department Citizen
Advisory Committee shall focus its efforts on facilitating the flow of ideas relative to police
services for the continued improvement of the quality of life of the community.
2. Membership
There shall be five (5) members of the Police Department Citizen Advisory Committee.
The seats shall be numbered one (1) through five (5), shall correspond to the numbers of
the seats on the City Council and shall be appointed by the council member filling that seat.
All seats shall be coterminous positions with the corresponding council seat.
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3. Qualifications
To qualify as a member, the individual must be a registered elector for the City of Clermont
and shall satisfactorily completed a criminal background check as determined by the City
Manager. No member shall serve more than three consecutive terms. Any appointed
member who does not attend a minimum of three meetings in a calendar year, without an
approved absence by the Chairperson, shall be disqualified from membership on the Police
Department Citizen Advisory Committee.
4. Staff Assigninent/Committee Responsibilities
a. The City's Police Chief, or his designee, shall be the lead staff for the Police
Department Citizen Advisory Committee and shall update the committee on a
regular basis with regard to matters related to the Committee's established purpose.
The Police Chief shall designate necessary staff to provide administrative support
to the Committee.
b. In addition to such items as may be presented by the Police Department or as may
be requested or assigned by the City Council, the Committee shall:
i. Review closed citizen complaints and completed internal investigations in
the following instances:
1. Use of deadly force
2. Alleged use of excessive force
3. Any instances wherein police action resulted in death or serious
bodily injury
ii. Review established policies, procedures, rules, regulations, general or
special orders pertaining to the use of force and police conduct towards the
citizenry.
iii. Where applicable, the Police Department Citizen Advisory Committee shall
provide recommendations and comments with regard to the matters
presented or reviewed. The recommendations and comments shall be
included in a report to be timely provided by the Chairperson, or in his or
her absence, the Vice Chairperson, to the Police Chief.
5. Conduct of Meetings
Police Department Citizen Advisory Committee shall meet quarterly at a time and in a
place as designated by the Police Chief or his designee. The Police Department Citizen
Advisory Committee shall operate in accordance with applicable law. At its first meeting
of each calendar year, the committee shall appoint a chairperson, who shall conduct the
meetings and a vice chairperson who shall conduct the meetings in the absence of the
chairperson. A quorum of three (3) shall be required to conduct official business of the
committee.
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SECTION 2: CONFLICT
All resolutions, rules, regulations, restrictions, or policies of the City of Clermont in conflict
herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict.
SECTION 3: EFFECTIVE DATE
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
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LE CITY OF CLERMONT
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DONE AND RESOLVED by the Mayor of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida, this 26th day of January 2021.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Tim Murry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Daniel F. Mantzaris, City Attorney
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