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Amending Resolution 61667 Adopting the Final Report of the Alder Workgroup to Develop Logistics & Operational Details for Madison Police Department Independent Civilian Oversight to align with MGO Section 2.27 "Council Action on Solitary Reports."
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DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: In March 2021, §2.27 entitled “Council Action on Solitary Reports” of the Madison General Ordinances was repealed and recreated to clarify options for acting on reports of the Common Council. Clarification included that acceptance of the report does not constitute adoption or rejection of any recommendations or statements as City policy and that any such recommendations or policy shall be accomplished explicitly through legislative action. This amendment removes the language that adopted the report as the official policy of the City of Madison, removes past deadlines, and brings the Resolution in line with the amendments to §5.20 M.G.O. (Legistar # 71016).
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WHEREAS, By Resolution (20-00459, Legistar File Number 60764), adopted June 16, 2020 (“Resolution”), the City of Madison established the Alder Workgroup to Develop Logistics and Operational Details for Madison Police Department Independent Civilian Oversight (“Workgroup”) consisting of Alder Shiva Bidar, Alder Rebecca Kemble, and Alder Donna Moreland; and,
WHEREAS, Alder Donna Moreland served as Chair of the Workgroup, which was supported by various city staff members, including from the Finance Department, Human Resources, Information Technology, Common Council Office, and Office of the City Attorney; and,
WHEREAS, the Resolution charged the Workgroup with 1. Creating an ordinance to establish independent civilian oversight of MPD, including provisions for the Civilian Oversight Board (“Board”) and Independent Police Monitor (“Monitor”) as recommended by the Madison Police Department Policy and Procedure Review Ad Hoc Committee (“...
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