The Board of Commissioners holds regular business meetings twice each month except August. These meetings are open to the public, and provide an opportunity for interested persons to listen to discussion and offer comments on agenda matters. Meetings of the City of Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission are held in the first floor Board Room at 809 N. Broadway. The Commission's authority and responsibility are set forth in Wisconsin Statute 62.50, and in the Milwaukee City Charter. The five Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of Milwaukee, and approved by the Common Council.
Commissioners serve overlapping five-year terms, with one appointed each year.
They receive a nominal salary. Diversity of background and experience makes the Board of Commissioners representative of the entire Milwaukee community. A twelve-person staff, headed by an Executive Director, is responsible for carrying out Commission functions. Staff members are employees of the City of Milwaukee. To be placed on a mailing list for the next application period, click here Minimum requirements for these positions are set by the State of Wisconsin and by the Commission.