2.1.1 APPOINTMENT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE

Pursuant to the Police Act the Edmonton Police Commission (Commission) is responsible for appointing a Chief of Police (Chief) for the Edmonton Police Service (Service).

The Commission recognizes that appointing and monitoring the performance of the Chief is an essential governance responsibility which advances effective and efficient policing for the City of Edmonton.

Guidelines:

  1. The Commission is responsible for hiring the Chief subject to ratification by City Council.
  2. The Commission has the authority to determine the executive search process utilized to hire a Chief and to determine the remuneration.
  3. The terms and conditions of the Chief’s employment shall be set out in a contract with the Once the contract is ratified by City Council, the Commission will make this information public on an annual basis. The annual public disclosure will form an element of the terms and conditions of employment. The compensation information released will balance the need for transparency to the citizens of Edmonton while respecting the privacy of the employee.
  4. The Chief reports to, and takes direction from, the Commission in accordance with applicable legislation.
  5. The Chief will assume the responsibility for providing overall leadership to the Service by communicating the Commission’s vision and participating in the development of the Commission’s strategic plan.
  6. The Chief will be accountable to the Commission for the effective management of all human and financial resources of the Service.
  7. The Commission will perform a formalized evaluation of the Chief at a minimum of once per year, unless otherwise directed by the Commission.
  8. These performance evaluations of the Chief will be supported by an external HR consulting firm, to be determined by the Commission or Executive Director. Working in conjunction with the Chief, these assessments will align with pre-identified goals and objectives, or any other key priorities set out by the Commission.
  9. These performance evaluations will also be used as a basis on which the Commission determines the remuneration and any other working conditions of the Chief.
  10. The Commission retains the authority to meet with the Chief outside these annual reviews to discuss performance.
  11. The Commission has delegated the power to appoint all sworn officers and civilian employees for the Service to the Chief, with the exception of the Chief of Police.

References:

    1. Police Act, RSA 2000, c P-17
    2. Policy 1.1.4 – Police Commission And Police Service Planning