5.1.2 NOMINATION AND ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS

The Edmonton Police Commission (the Commission) is required under the Police Act and the City of Edmonton Bylaw 14040 (Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw) to elect a member to act as Chair and another member to act as Vice Chair at the first meeting of the Commission in each calendar year.

Guidelines:

  1. At the Annual General Commission meeting held each year the Commission shall elect from among their members a Chair and a Vice Chair using the procedures outlined in Appendix D – Election Procedures.
  2. A Commission member who is also a member of Edmonton City Council or an employee of the municipality is not eligible to be elected as Chair or Vice Chair.

References:

  1. Police Act, RSA 2000, c P-17
  2. City of Edmonton Bylaw14040 – Edmonton Police Commission Bylaw
  3. Appendix D – Edmonton Police Commission Election Procedures