Police Commission — Burlington, VT
Date: 2026-03-24
Time: 18:00

Police Commission

 Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorium

When: Mar 24, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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1. Agenda
  1.1. Call to Order
  1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
  1.3. Additions or Modifications to Agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
  2.1. Motion to adopt previous meeting's minutes

3. Public Comment (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
  3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission
4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 20 Minutes)
  4.1. Chief's Report
  Specific Focus on South Burlington Incident and BPD role with specifics
  Update on Permanent Chief Search

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 60 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  Complaints Committee - General Info
  Animal Control Committee
  Bylaws Discussion — Continued

6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)

7. Adjournment
  7.1. Motion to Adjourn

8. Executive Session
  8.1. Proposed Executive Session - To discuss matters related to personnel or other information that
  would be sensitive to the privacy of people / matters.

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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10. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 4/21/26

Police Commission

 Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM, Zoom/Contois Auditorium

When: Mar 24, 2026 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: Police Commission

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1. Agenda
  1.1. Call to Order
  1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
  1.3. Additions or Modifications to Agenda

2. Adopt Minutes
  2.1. Motion to adopt previous meeting's minutes

3. Public Comment (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
  3.1. The public is invited to address the Commission



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4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 20 Minutes)
  4.1. Chief's Report
  Specific Focus on South Burlington Incident and BPD role with specifics
  Update on Permanent Chief Search

5. Commission Business (Time Limited 60 Minutes)
  5.1. Committee Reports from All Committees
  Complaints Committee - General Info
  Animal Control Committee
  Bylaws Discussion — Continued

6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)

7. Adjournment
  7.1. Motion to Adjourn

8. Executive Session
  8.1. Proposed Executive Session - To discuss matters related to personnel or other information that
  would be sensitive to the privacy of people / matters.

9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
  Subject 9.1. This agenda is available in alternative formats upon request. For more
 information on access, call Lori Olberg, Licensing, Voting and Records
 Coordinator (802-865-7136)(TTY 802-865-7142). Persons with disabilities
 who require assistance or special arrangements to participate are encouraged
 to contact 802-865-7000 (voice) or 802-865-7142 (TTY) at least 72 hours in
 advance so that proper arrangements can be made. This meeting will also air
 on Town Meeting TV the Wednesday after the meeting, starting at 8:00 pm and
 repeating at 1:00 am and 7:00 am the following day. The City of Burlington will
 not tolerate unlawful harassment or discrimination on the basis of political or
 religious affiliation, race, color, national origin, place of birth, ancestry, age,
 sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status,
 disability, HIV positive status, crime victim status or genetic information.
  Meeting March 24, 2026 - Police Commission Meeting - Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM,
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  Category 9. Informational and Non-Discrimination Statements
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10. Announcement of Next Meeting Date - 4/21/26




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 Police Commission
 Tuesday, February 24th, 2026
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper, Commissioner Ginorio and Commissioner Paul
Members Online: Commissioner Cox, Commissioner Finneran, and Commissioner Fast
Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke online, DC Young online, Data Analyst Jeff Nicholson
online, Command Staff Assistant Shibe Couchman online.

 1. Agenda
1.1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Commissioner Depper.

1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Required quorum present.

1.3. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
N/A

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from January 27th, 2026
Commissioner Paul moved to have minutes be more detailed and add more information in all
minutes. Seconded, approved unanimously. 5.2 and 5.3 specifically modified

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
No public in attendance to comment.

 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 30 Minutes)
4.1. Chief’s Report
Chief Burke gave an overview about personnel and staffing, CAIP leadership update, 2025
incident, arrest, traffic stop, and use of force data, recruitment, and 2025 accomplishments.
Jeff Nicholson explains various charts and graphs that examine different statistics regarding
arrest by race. Community member Bruce Wilson asks clarifying questions regarding race arrest
statistics, in particular racial differences in referral to alternative justice programs.
Commissioners would like to acknowledge the time and effort put in by Jeff Nicholson on his
report.

 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
5.1.Committee Reports from All Committees
Complaints Committee
Animal Control Committee




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5.2. Joint Meeting with REIB and Public Safety
Commissioner Cox asks questions regarding the 14 days after a final decision is made in the
Complaints Committee. Chair Depper asks to discuss this during the next Complains Committee
meeting. Commissioner Ginorio asks for a standing Complaints Committee meeting date once a
month.

Commissioner Ginorio updates the Commission that the ACC is working to organize a date for
the hearing, hopefully for the start of March.

Councilor Grant has suggested a joint REIB and Public Safety meeting. Commissioner Ginorio
supports the idea. Chair Depper suggests creating an agenda for this meeting. Commissioner
Ginorio moves to reach out and coordinate a meeting, Chair Depper seconds, unanimously
approved.

5.3. Bylaws Discussion
Commissioners decide to limit to an hour to discuss the bylaw changes. First, Chair vs Co-Chairs
(or Vice-Chair) were discussed. Chair Depper voiced concerns that if one Chair does not give
someone the answer they want, that the individual would go to the Co-Chair for approval. Straw
poll was made to see how Commissioners felt on the Co-Chair/ Vice-Chair Model.
Commissioner Paul, Commissioner Finneran, Commissioner Cox, and Commissioner Fast are all
in favor of writing into the bylaws the potential for a Co-Chair/Vice-Chair model. Chair Depper
moves to include in the bylaws a model in which a Co-Chair or Vice-Chair model may be
selected by the Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner Ginorio. Unanimously approved.

Modification to Public Comment was next discussed. Commissioner Paul votes for 3 minutes to
be the allowed time for the public to speak with the caveat with no hateful speech. Commissioner
Ginorio brings up the idea that having the limit of time can be harmful to the person speaking,
especially since not many people attend to speak. For example, if someone is talking about a
traumatic experience. Chair Depper voices concern on policing the speech of any individual.
Chair Depper moves to adopt into bylaws an allotted 4-minute time limit for public comment
that may run shorter or longer if needed. Seconded by Commissioner Paul, unanimously
approved.

 6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
6.1. Officer Commendations
Community Support Liaison Sital Dulal, Sergeant Mellis, and Corporal Yeh recognized.

 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
March 24th, 2026.

 8. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 8:26pm. Moved into Executive Session.




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 FIRST MILESTONE SECOND MILESTONE THIRD MILESTONE FOURTH MILESTONE FIFTH MILESTONE SIXTH MILESTONE SEVENTH MILESTONE

 Community Community Data Candidate Official
Contract Signed IACP Meetings
 Survey Focus Groups Synthesized Profile & Recruitment &
  with IACP with City
 Research Hour-long sessions with Brochure Drafts Application
 Council Data collected and
The City contracts with key stakeholder groups synthesized from Prepared Review
 the International The Mayor reached out IACP launches
 held in City Hall Sharon community survey, city IACP are given the
Association of Chief’s of to City council (Oct 7) community survey IACP begins formal
 Bushor with two IACP council, and focus position description,
 Police regarding IACP inquiring about desired recruitment and
 representatives. groups. This photographs, data
 partnering with the City qualities, skills and completes first phase of
 Faith & Clergy information helped to results and police
 to invite them to a 1- priorities of a Police Chief. applicant review
 Youth & Family inform the candidate metrics on services
 hour stakeholder Just over 600 responses
 Services profile and brochure provided to inform the
 meeting to inform the in total. The survey’s
 Orgnizations information Candidate Profile and
 search process for the duration was November TBD
 Supporting Brochure for
 st
 new Police Chief 1 to December 12th, 2025
 Immigrant Rights promotions. Initial
 Racial Equity, Inclusion feedback and edits
 & Belonging offered




 6/27/2025 10/7/2025 & 11/1/2025 1/5/2026 1/23/2026 3/10/2026 TBD
 10/27-29/2025



 Police Chief Search Timeline
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Julia:
2. Guiding Principles

 • I think it might be good to include the need for commissioners to "make a
 distinction when expressing one's opinion vs. the majority opinion of the
 commission when speaking with media, City Council and other interested entities"
 in this section.

3. Commission Purpose

 • I am opposed to the inclusion of the last clause "while preserving the operational
 authority of the Chief of Police except where otherwise provided".
 • This goes against the citizen approved ballot item, which was lobbied against by
 BPD, that would give the commission more power to enforce rather than simply
 recommend changes to discipline decided by the Chief.

5. Powers and Responsibilities

 • 5.2 Who decides when this "is needed"? Is there better language we can use
 here? If we have the right to initiate these things, I think we can/should do so on a
 regular basis (e.g. monthly, quarterly, annually), not wait for some event to trigger
 an outside "need".
 • 5.3 "To hear any appeal..." Should we reference the grievance policy here? As we
 have differing authority depending on the person's status (sworn officers,
 management etc.) it may be easier to simply reference that document.
 • 5.6 Citizen complaints.... Can we move this up in the list as it is (maybe) the most
 vital to our work?

6. Chair and Vice-Chair

 • I prefer the previous draft by-law version with co-chairs who divide responsibilities
 in a manner mutually agreeable. Being responsible for all the chair duties listed may
 exclude some folks from volunteering.
 • I think we should be more equitable in our organization. I feel that this better
 represents the desires of the public to be heard in a manner opposite the militaristic
 hierarchy of the police.

11. Public Participation

 • 11.2 Public Forum ... I think the time limit should be removed, or made substantially
 longer. We want more public engagement and if someone comes in person to make
 a complaint etc. I don't think it should be necessary to interrupt them to take a vote.




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13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 • 13.1 Why is the "when practicable" included?
 • 13.2 Should we add a statement about how/when a new Ad Hoc Committee may be
 formed?

14. Citizen's Complaints Subcommittee

 • 14.1 We had previously discussed that all commissioners should serve on this
 committee due to its importance as central to our work. I think we should spell out
 the rotating nature of commissioner appointments here. E.g. Each commissioner's
 term shall not exceed 6 months, such that all members have a chance to serve
 during their term.
 • 14.2 I think we need more language here to spell out the process of reviewing
 complaints, discussing with BPD, going back to the commission, and when/how to
 propose a differing recommendation.

City of Burlington, Vermont
Board of Police Commissioners

Bylaws



 Preamble and Authority
1. Establishment and Legal Authority

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (“Commission” or “BPC”) is established
pursuant to 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184 of the Burlington City Charter, and
operates under authority expressly granted by the City Council through Charter provisions,
ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental Directives.

These bylaws govern the internal procedures of the Commission and are intended to ensure that
Commission actions remain within the scope of authority delegated by law.

2. Guiding Principles

In carrying out its duties, Commissioners shall:

 2.1 Act in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect toward fellow Commissioners,
 City staff, Department personnel, and members of the public;




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 2.2 Comply fully with the Vermont Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and
 the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);

 2.3 Conduct themselves in a fair, impartial, and unbiased manner, particularly when
 acting in an adjudicatory or appellate capacity; and

 2.4 Make a distinction when expressing one's opinion vs. the majority opinion of the
 commission when speaking with media, City Council and other interested entities;
 and

 2.5 Consider fairly the interests of individuals and organizations affected by
 Commission actions, consistent with the Commission’s limited and delegated
 role.




 Purpose and Goals
3. Commission Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to exercise those responsibilities related to police oversight,
policy review, disciplinary appeals, and community accountability that are delegated by the City
Council or conferred by law, while preserving the operational authority of the Chief of Police
except where otherwise provided.

4. Commission Goals

The goals of the Commission are to:

 4.1 Promote fairness and impartiality in public safety;

 4.2 Contribute to transparency and accountability in policing; and

 4.3 Provide structured community feedback and oversight to improve public safety
 and build trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the
 community.




 Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
5. Powers and Responsibilities




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The Burlington City Charter and City Council policy gives the Commission the following duties
and responsibilities:

 5.1 To provide civilian oversight and assist in management of the Burlington Police
 Department as directed by statute, ordinance, and the Burlington City Council;

 5.2 Initiate, when needed, audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies, directives, or
 data regarding discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;

 5.3 Review citizen complaints against BPD and review chief’s response to citizen;
 and complaints;

 5.4 To hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed
 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;

 5.5 To approve the chief’s appointment of limited and special police officers for a
 period not to exceed one year;

 5.6 Oversee animal control policy.




 Officers of the Commission
6. Co-Chairs

 6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall elect a two
 Co-Chairs from among its members by majority vote.

 6.2 Nominations may be made by any Commissioner, including self-nominations.

 6.3 The Co-Chairs shall serve for one year or until successors are elected.

 6.4 In case of resignation, the remaining Co-Chair will take on the responsibilities
 until the Commission elects a new co-chair. If both co-chairs resign, are absent or
 recused, the remaining longest serving member of the Commission shall assume the
 duties of chair.

7. Duties of the Co-Chairs

Co-chairs shall divide responsibilities below in a manner mutually agreeable.

 7.1 Preside over all meetings of the Commission and rule on questions of order and
 procedure;




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 7.2 Set and publish meeting agendas, including required recurring items such as the
 Chief of Police report, policy matters, use-of-force reports, and commendations,
 as applicable;

 7.3 Ensure that meetings are properly noticed and conducted in compliance with the
 Vermont Open Meeting Law;

 7.4 Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Commission with respect to official
 Commission actions, policy recommendations, and matters of public interest,
 clearly distinguishing Commission positions from personal views;

 7.5 Oversee the accurate preparation and public posting of meeting minutes;

 7.6 Ensure that executive sessions are convened and conducted strictly in accordance
 with 1 V.S.A. § 313, and that no matters beyond those noticed are discussed; and

 7.7 Ensure that no major policy recommendation, complaint determination, or
 communication to the Mayor or City Council is issued without approval of the
 Commission as a whole.




 Meetings
8. Regular and Special Meetings

 8.1 Regular meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible location and noticed in
 accordance with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.

 8.2. A Co-Chair may cancel a regular meeting when necessary, provided public notice
 is given through the City or Commission website.

 8.3 A Co-Chair may call special meetings of the Commission, provided at least 24
 hours’ notice is given to each Commissioner and the public.

10. Agenda and Meeting Conduct

 10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit proposed agenda items to a Co-Chair at
 least five calendar days before a scheduled meeting.

 10.2 Once an agenda is posted, amendments may be made only by a two-thirds vote of
 Commissioners present.

 10.3 Supporting documents shall be distributed to Commissioners and the Chief of
 Police or designee not less than two calendar days before the meeting, when
 practicable.




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 10.4 Meetings shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
 Order, unless otherwise determined by a Co-Chair.

11. Public Participation

 11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.

 11.2 During public forum, members of the public shall be invited to speak for a time
 befitting their issue, typically five minutes. The commission may allow longer times for
 individuals representing groups, or may shorten times to accommodate a large number of
 speakers.

 11.3 Dialogue or debate with the public shall occur only when authorized by the Chair
 or by majority vote of the Commission.

12. Attendance

In-person attendance is encouraged. More than six absences in a calendar year may result in a
recommendation by the Chair to the City Council for removal.




 Committees
13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 13.1 Committee work shall be distributed among Commissioners when practicable.

 13.2 A Co-Chair shall appoint members to standing and ad hoc committees, subject to
 Commission input.

14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee

 14.1 A Co-Chair shall appoint at least two Commissioners to the Citizen Complaints
 Subcommittee; the Chair or Vice-Chair may serve as a member.

 14.2 The members of this subcommittee shall serve for a six-month period, so that all
 commissioners have an opportunity to serve during their term.

 14.3 Subcommittee members shall discuss all complaints and the chief’s response. If the
 Subcommittee decides by a majority vote that they do not agree with chief’s response and
 action, Subcommittee will write the draft copy of the Commission’s recommendation and
 share with the Commission as a whole. Each recommendation will be put to a voice vote.
 Commissioners can choose to make amendments, vote in favor of the recommendation,
 against and/or abstain. Those votes need to be noted in the final and majority written




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 recommendation which shall be forwarded to the mayor’s office. Commissioners may
 choose to write a minority recommendation.

15. Animal Control Committee

Commissioners shall serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by ordinance and
assignment.




 Conflicts of Interest
16. Recusal and Disclosure

In accordance with City Charter § 133, a Commissioner shall disclose actual or perceived
conflicts of interest and shall recuse themselves from participation when required.




 Amendment of Bylaws
17. Amendment

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at a duly warned meeting, consistent with the
Vermont Open Meeting Law.




Mary:
Mary asked that the Chair/Vice Chair section be rewritten as Chair/Vice Chair or Co-Chair,
and that the Chair not assign people to committees.


Karen:

City of Burlington, Vermont
Board of Police Commissioners




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Bylaws



 Preamble and Authority
1. Establishment and Legal Authority

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (“Commission” or “BPC”) is established
pursuant to 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184 of the Burlington City Charter, and
operates under authority expressly granted by the City Council through Charter provisions,
ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental Directives.

These bylaws govern the internal procedures of the Commission and are intended to ensure that
Commission actions remain within the scope of authority delegated by law.

2. Guiding Principles

In carrying out its duties, Commissioners shall:

 2.1 Act in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect toward fellow Commissioners,
 City staff, Department personnel, and members of the public;

 2.2 Come to meetings prepared for open and engaged discussion, having reviewed
 material available in advance, honoring fidelity and efficiency to the agenda, self-
 monitoring time management and consideration of colleagues and others, and
 always assuming the best in one another;

 2.3 Comply fully with the Vermont Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and
 the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);

 2.4 Conduct themselves in a fair, impartial, and unbiased manner, particularly when
 acting in an adjudicatory or appellate capacity; and

 2.5 Consider fairly the interests of individuals and organizations affected by
 Commission actions, consistent with the Commission’s limited and delegated
 role.




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 Purpose and Goals
3. Commission Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to exercise those responsibilities related to police oversight,
policy review, disciplinary appeals, and community accountability that are delegated by the City
Council or conferred by law, while preserving the operational authority of the Chief of Police
except where otherwise provided.

4. Commission Goals

The goals of the Commission are to:

 4.1 Promote fairness and impartiality in public safety;

 4.2 Contribute to transparency and accountability in policing; and

 4.3 Provide structured community feedback and oversight to improve public safety
 and build trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the
 community.




 Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
5. Powers and Responsibilities

The Burlington City Charter and City Council policy, gives the Commission the following duties
and responsibilities:

 5.1 To provide civilian oversight and assist in management of the Burlington Police
 Department as directed by statute, ordinance, and the Burlington City Council;

 5.2 Initiate, when needed, audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies, directives, or
 data regarding discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;

 5.3 To hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed
 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;

 5.4 To approve the chief’s appointment of limited and special police officers for a
 period not to exceed one year;

 5.5 Oversee animal control policy;




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 5.6 Review citizen complaints against BPD and review chief’s response to citizen;
 and complaints.




 Officers of the Commission
6. Chair (or Co-chair) and Vice-Chair (if no co-chair)

 6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall elect a Chair
 (or co-chair if so deemed by the Commission) and a Vice-Chair (if the
 Commission does not appoint a co-chair) from among its members by majority
 vote.

 6.2 Nominations may be made by any Commissioner, including self-nominations.

 6.3 The Chair and Vice-Chair shall serve for one year or until successors are elected.

7. Duties of the Chair (or hereinafter Co-chairs)

The Chair shall:

 7.1 Preside over all meetings of the Commission and rule on questions of order and
 procedure;

 7.2 Shall conduct the meetings with efficiency, respect for all Commissioners,
 mindful of time management, allowing all Commissioners to be heard and doing
 their best to see that all Commissioners’ perspectives are respected;

 7.3 Together with all Commissioners and allowing time for input with agenda items
 being welcomed and encouraged, set and publish meeting agendas, including
 required recurring items such as the Chief of Police report, policy matters, use-of-
 force reports, and commendations, as applicable;

 7.4 Ensure that meetings are properly noticed and conducted in compliance with the
 Vermont Open Meeting Law;

 7.5 Serve as a spokesperson, clearly and purposefully acknowledging other points-of-
 view that have been publicly expressed and allowing other Commissioners notice,
 when practicable, when speaking about actions, policy recommendations and
 matters of public interest as well as acknowledging any personal views,

 7.6 Write the Commission’s Annual Report and distribute a draft to the full
 Commission allowing ample time for review and input as well as securing each
 Commissioner’s signature on said report which is required by the City Council;




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 7.7 Oversee the accurate preparation and public posting of meeting minutes;

 7.8 Ensure that executive sessions are convened and conducted strictly in accordance
 with 1 V.S.A. § 313, and that no matters beyond those noticed are discussed; and

 7.9 Ensure that no major policy recommendation, complaint determination, or
 communication to the Mayor or City Council is issued without approval of the
 Commission as a whole.

8. Duties of the Vice-Chair

The Vice-Chair shall:

 8.1 Perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence, recusal, or incapacity;

 8.2 Assist the Chair in carrying out administrative and procedural responsibilities as
 requested; and

 8.3 Assume the duties of Chair on an interim basis if the Chair resigns, until a new
 Chair is elected by the Commission.




 Meetings
9. Regular and Special Meetings

 9.1 Regular meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible location and noticed in
 accordance with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.

 9.2. In consultation with the entire Commission, the Chair may cancel a regular
 meeting when necessary, provided public notice is given through the City and
 Commission website.

 9.3 The Chair may call special meetings of the Commission, provided at least 24
 hours’ notice is given to each Commissioner and the public, and provided that a
 quorum of Commissioners is able to attend.

10. Agenda and Meeting Conduct

 10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit proposed agenda items to the Chair at
 least five calendar days before a scheduled meeting with reasonable and pertinent
 requests honored.

 10.2 Once an agenda is posted, amendments may be made only by a two-thirds vote of
 Commissioners present.




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 10.3 Supporting documents shall be distributed to Commissioners and the Chief of
 Police or designee not less than two calendar days before the meeting, when
 practicable.

 10.4 Meetings shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
 Order, unless otherwise determined by the Chair.

11. Public Participation

 11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.

 11.2 During public forum, members of the public shall be permitted to speak for up to
 three minutes unless amended by majority vote of the Commission. It is the
 responsibility of the presiding officer to monitor all public comment and the
 Commission reserves the right to allow said officer to address comments that are
 disrespectful, personal to a member of the Commission, department or other
 members of the public, or run counter to responsive public engagement.

 11.3 Dialogue with the public shall occur only when authorized by the Chair
 or by majority vote of the Commission.

12. Attendance

In-person attendance is encouraged. When it is necessary for Commissioners to participate in
meetings via zoom, Commissioners will make every attempt to do so with their cameras on.
More than six absences (meaning a meeting not present for either in person or via zoom or
electronic means) in a calendar year may result in a recommendation by the Chair, after
discussion with said Commissioner to the City Council for removal.




 Committees
13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 13.1 Committee work shall be distributed among Commissioners when practicable.

 13.2 The Commission as a whole will discuss the appointment of members to standing
 and ad hoc committees and as a general rule, appointments will be done on a
 volunteer basis. The Chair will do their best to elicit members to serve including
 serving on such committees themselves.

14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee

 14.1 The Chair shall appoint at least two Commissioners to the Citizen Complaints
 Subcommittee; the Chair or Vice-Chair may serve as a member.




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 14.2 The Subcommittee shall draft recommendations when directed by the
 Commission, which shall be subject to full Commission discussion and vote.

15. Animal Control Committee

Commissioners shall serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by ordinance and
assignment.




 Conflicts of Interest
16. Recusal and Disclosure

In accordance with City Charter § 133, a Commissioner shall disclose actual or perceived
conflicts of interest and shall recuse themselves from participation when required. Any
Commissioner is encouraged to confidentially consult with the City Attorney should they require
advice on this matter.




 Amendment of Bylaws
17. Amendment

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at a duly warned meeting, consistent with the
Vermont Open Meeting Law.




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City of Burlington, Vermont
Board of Police Commissioners

Bylaws



 Preamble and Authority
1. Establishment and Legal Authority

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (“Commission” or “BPC”) is established
pursuant to 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184 of the Burlington City Charter, and
operates under authority expressly granted by the City Council through Charter provisions,
ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental Directives.

These bylaws govern the internal procedures of the Commission and are intended to ensure that
Commission actions remain within the scope of authority delegated by law.

2. Guiding Principles

In carrying out its duties, Commissioners shall:

 2.1 Act in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect toward fellow Commissioners,
 City staff, Department personnel, and members of the public;

 2.2 Come to meetings prepared for open and engaged discussion, having reviewed
 material available in advance, honoring fidelity and efficiency to the agenda, self-
 monitoring time management and consideration of colleagues and others, and
 always assuming the best in one another;

 2.3 Comply fully with the Vermont Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and
 the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);

 2.4 Conduct themselves in a fair, impartial, and unbiased manner, particularly when
 acting in an adjudicatory or appellate capacity; and

 2.5 Consider fairly the interests of individuals and organizations affected by
 Commission actions, consistent with the Commission’s limited and delegated
 role.




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 Purpose and Goals
3. Commission Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to exercise those responsibilities related to police oversight,
policy review, disciplinary appeals, and community accountability that are delegated by the City
Council or conferred by law, while preserving the operational authority of the Chief of Police
except where otherwise provided.

4. Commission Goals

The goals of the Commission are to:

 4.1 Promote fairness and impartiality in public safety;

 4.2 Contribute to transparency and accountability in policing; and

 4.3 Provide structured community feedback and oversight to improve public safety
 and build trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the
 community.




 Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
5. Powers and Responsibilities

The Burlington City Charter and City Council policy, gives the Commission the following duties
and responsibilities:

 5.1 To provide civilian oversight and assist in management of the Burlington Police
 Department as directed by statute, ordinance, and the Burlington City Council;

 5.2 Initiate, when needed, audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies, directives, or
 data regarding discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;

 5.3 To hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed
 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;

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 5.4 To approve the chief’s appointment of limited and special police officers for a
 period not to exceed one year;

 5.5 Oversee animal control policy;

 5.6 Review citizen complaints against BPD and review chief’s response to citizen;
 and complaints.




 Officers of the Commission
6. Chair (or Co-chair) and Vice-Chair (if no co-chair)

 6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall elect a Chair
 (or co-chair if so deemed by the Commission) and a Vice-Chair (if the
 Commission does not appoint a co-chair) from among its members by majority
 vote.

 6.2 Nominations may be made by any Commissioner, including self-nominations.

 6.3 The Chair and Vice-Chair shall serve for one year or until successors are elected.

7. Duties of the Chair (or hereinafter Co-chairs)

The Chair shall:

 7.1 Preside over all meetings of the Commission and rule on questions of order and
 procedure;

 7.2 Shall conduct the meetings with efficiency, respect for all Commissioners,
 mindful of time management, allowing all Commissioners to be heard and doing
 their best to see that all Commissioners’ perspectives are respected;

 7.3 Together with all Commissioners and allowing time for input with agenda items
 being welcomed and encouraged, set and publish meeting agendas, including
 required recurring items such as the Chief of Police report, policy matters, use-of-
 force reports, and commendations, as applicable;

 7.4 Ensure that meetings are properly noticed and conducted in compliance with the
 Vermont Open Meeting Law;

 7.5 Serve as a spokesperson, clearly and purposefully acknowledging other points-of-
 view that have been publicly expressed and allowing other Commissioners notice,
 when practicable, when speaking about actions, policy recommendations and
 matters of public interest as well as acknowledging any personal views,

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 7.6 Write the Commission’s Annual Report and distribute a draft to the full
 Commission allowing ample time for review and input as well as securing each
 Commissioner’s signature on said report which is required by the City Council;

 7.7 Oversee the accurate preparation and public posting of meeting minutes;

 7.8 Ensure that executive sessions are convened and conducted strictly in accordance
 with 1 V.S.A. § 313, and that no matters beyond those noticed are discussed; and

 7.9 Ensure that no major policy recommendation, complaint determination, or
 communication to the Mayor or City Council is issued without approval of the
 Commission as a whole.

8. Duties of the Vice-Chair

The Vice-Chair shall:

 8.1 Perform the duties of the Chair in the Chair’s absence, recusal, or incapacity;

 8.2 Assist the Chair in carrying out administrative and procedural responsibilities as
 requested; and

 8.3 Assume the duties of Chair on an interim basis if the Chair resigns, until a new
 Chair is elected by the Commission.




 Meetings
9. Regular and Special Meetings

 9.1 Regular meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible location and noticed in
 accordance with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.

 9.2. In consultation with the entire Commission, the Chair may cancel a regular
 meeting when necessary, provided public notice is given through the City and
 Commission website.

 9.3 The Chair may call special meetings of the Commission, provided at least 24
 hours’ notice is given to each Commissioner and the public, and provided that a
 quorum of Commissioners is able to attend.

10. Agenda and Meeting Conduct




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 10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit proposed agenda items to the Chair at
 least five calendar days before a scheduled meeting with reasonable and pertinent
 requests honored.

 10.2 Once an agenda is posted, amendments may be made only by a two-thirds vote of
 Commissioners present.

 10.3 Supporting documents shall be distributed to Commissioners and the Chief of
 Police or designee not less than two calendar days before the meeting, when
 practicable.

 10.4 Meetings shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
 Order, unless otherwise determined by the Chair.

11. Public Participation

 11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.

 11.2 During public forum, members of the public shall be permitted to speak for up to
 three minutes unless amended by majority vote of the Commission. It is the
 responsibility of the presiding officer to monitor all public comment and the
 Commission reserves the right to allow said officer to address comments that are
 disrespectful, personal to a member of the Commission, department or other
 members of the public, or run counter to responsive public engagement.

 11.3 Dialogue with the public shall occur only when authorized by the Chair
 or by majority vote of the Commission.

12. Attendance

In-person attendance is encouraged. When it is necessary for Commissioners to participate in
meetings via zoom, Commissioners will make every attempt to do so with their cameras on.
More than six absences (meaning a meeting not present for either in person or via zoom or
electronic means) in a calendar year may result in a recommendation by the Chair, after
discussion with said Commissioner to the City Council for removal.




 Committees
13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 13.1 Committee work shall be distributed among Commissioners when practicable.

 13.2 The Commission as a whole will discuss the appointment of members to standing
 and ad hoc committees and as a general rule, appointments will be done on a

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 volunteer basis. The Chair will do their best to elicit members to serve including
 serving on such committees themselves.

14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee

 14.1 The Chair shall appoint at least two Commissioners to the Citizen Complaints
 Subcommittee; the Chair or Vice-Chair may serve as a member.

 14.2 The Subcommittee shall draft recommendations when directed by the
 Commission, which shall be subject to full Commission discussion and vote.

15. Animal Control Committee

Commissioners shall serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by ordinance and
assignment.




 Conflicts of Interest
16. Recusal and Disclosure

In accordance with City Charter § 133, a Commissioner shall disclose actual or perceived
conflicts of interest and shall recuse themselves from participation when required. Any
Commissioner is encouraged to confidentially consult with the City Attorney should they require
advice on this matter.




 Amendment of Bylaws
17. Amendment

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at a duly warned meeting, consistent with the
Vermont Open Meeting Law.




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City of Burlington, Vermont
Board of Police Commissioners

Bylaws



 Preamble and Authority
1. Establishment and Legal Authority

The Burlington Board of Police Commissioners (“Commission” or “BPC”) is established
pursuant to 24 App. V.S.A. ch. 3, §§ 120, 126, 183, and 184 of the Burlington City Charter, and
operates under authority expressly granted by the City Council through Charter provisions,
ordinances, resolutions, collective bargaining agreements, and Departmental Directives.

These bylaws govern the internal procedures of the Commission and are intended to ensure that
Commission actions remain within the scope of authority delegated by law.

2. Guiding Principles

In carrying out its duties, Commissioners shall:

 2.1 Act in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect toward fellow Commissioners,
 City staff, Department personnel, and members of the public;

 2.2 Comply fully with the Vermont Open Meeting Law (1 V.S.A. §§ 310–314) and
 the Vermont Public Records Act (1 V.S.A. §§ 315–320);

 2.3 Conduct themselves in a fair, impartial, and unbiased manner, particularly when
 acting in an adjudicatory or appellate capacity; and

 2.4 Make a distinction when expressing one's opinion vs. the majority opinion of the
 commission when speaking with media, City Council and other interested entities;
 and

 2.5 Consider fairly the interests of individuals and organizations affected by
 Commission actions, consistent with the Commission’s limited and delegated
 role.




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 Purpose and Goals
3. Commission Purpose

The purpose of the Commission is to exercise those responsibilities related to police oversight,
policy review, disciplinary appeals, and community accountability that are delegated by the City
Council or conferred by law, while preserving the operational authority of the Chief of Police
except where otherwise provided.

4. Commission Goals

The goals of the Commission are to:

 4.1 Promote fairness and impartiality in public safety;

 4.2 Contribute to transparency and accountability in policing; and

 4.3 Provide structured community feedback and oversight to improve public safety
 and build trust between the Burlington Police Department (“BPD”) and the
 community.




 Powers and Responsibilities of the Commission
5. Powers and Responsibilities

The Burlington City Charter and City Council policy gives the Commission the following duties
and responsibilities:

 5.1 To provide civilian oversight and assist in management of the Burlington Police
 Department as directed by statute, ordinance, and the Burlington City Council;

 5.2 Initiate, when needed, audits, reviews, and evaluations of policies, directives, or
 data regarding discipline, racial disparities, or other Commission priorities;

 5.3 Review citizen complaints about BPD and review chief’s response to citizen;
 and complaints;

 5.4 To hear any appeal of a decision by the police chief to dismiss, suspend, or
 demote an officer. The board of police commissioners shall hear any appeal filed
 in a timely manner with respect to such actions of the chief and may affirm,
 modify, or vacate the decision;



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 5.5 To approve the chief’s appointment of limited and special police officers for a
 period not to exceed one year;

 5.6 Oversee animal control policy.




 Officers of the Commission
6. Co-Chairs

 6.1 At the July organizational meeting each year, the Commission shall elect a two
 Co-Chairs from among its members by majority vote.

 6.2 Nominations may be made by any Commissioner, including self-nominations.

 6.3 The Co-Chairs shall serve for one year or until successors are elected.

 6.4 In case of resignation, the remaining Co-Chair will take on the responsibilities
 until the Commission elects a new co-chair. If both co-chairs resign, are absent or
 recused, the remaining longest serving member of the Commission shall assume the
 duties of chair.

7. Duties of the Co-Chairs

Co-chairs shall divide responsibilities below in a manner mutually agreeable.

 7.1 Preside over all meetings of the Commission and rule on questions of order and
 procedure;

 7.2 Set and publish meeting agendas, including required recurring items such as the
 Chief of Police report, policy matters, use-of-force reports, and commendations,
 as applicable;

 7.3 Ensure that meetings are properly noticed and conducted in compliance with the
 Vermont Open Meeting Law;

 7.4 Serve as the primary spokesperson for the Commission with respect to official
 Commission actions, policy recommendations, and matters of public interest,
 clearly distinguishing Commission positions from personal views;

 7.5 Oversee the accurate preparation and public posting of meeting minutes;

 7.6 Ensure that executive sessions are convened and conducted strictly in accordance
 with 1 V.S.A. § 313, and that no matters beyond those noticed are discussed; and


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 7.7 Ensure that no major policy recommendation, complaint determination, or
 communication to the Mayor or City Council is issued without approval of the
 Commission as a whole.




 Meetings
8. Regular and Special Meetings

 8.1 Regular meetings shall be held at a publicly accessible location and noticed in
 accordance with the Vermont Open Meeting Law.

 8.2. A Co-Chair may cancel a regular meeting when necessary, provided public notice
 is given through the City or Commission website.

 8.3 A Co-Chair may call special meetings of the Commission, provided at least 24
 hours’ notice is given to each Commissioner and the public.

10. Agenda and Meeting Conduct

 10.1 Commissioners are encouraged to submit proposed agenda items to a Co-Chair at
 least five calendar days before a scheduled meeting.

 10.2 Once an agenda is posted, amendments may be made only by a two-thirds vote of
 Commissioners present.

 10.3 Supporting documents shall be distributed to Commissioners and the Chief of
 Police or designee not less than two calendar days before the meeting, when
 practicable.

 10.4 Meetings shall generally be conducted in accordance with Robert’s Rules of
 Order, unless otherwise determined by a Co-Chair.

11. Public Participation

 11.1 Members of the public are encouraged to attend all public meetings.

 11.2 During public forum, members of the public shall be invited to speak for a time
 befitting their issue, typically five minutes. The commission may allow longer times for
 individuals representing groups, or may shorten times to accommodate a large number of
 speakers.

 11.3 Dialogue or debate with the public shall occur only when authorized by the Chair
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12. Attendance

In-person attendance is encouraged. More than six absences in a calendar year may result in a
recommendation by the Chair to the City Council for removal.




 Committees
13. Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

 13.1 Committee work shall be distributed among Commissioners when practicable.

 13.2 A Co-Chair shall appoint members to standing and ad hoc committees, subject to
 Commission input.

14. Citizen Complaints Subcommittee

 14.1 A Co-Chair shall appoint at least two Commissioners to the Citizen Complaints
 Subcommittee; the Chair or Vice-Chair may serve as a member.

 14.2 The members of this subcommittee shall serve for a six-month period, so that all
 commissioners have an opportunity to serve during their term.

 14.3 Subcommittee members shall discuss all complaints and the chief’s response. If the
 Subcommittee decides by a majority vote that they do not agree with chief’s response and
 action, Subcommittee will write the draft copy of the Commission’s recommendation and
 share with the Commission as a whole. Each recommendation will be put to a voice vote.
 Commissioners can choose to make amendments, vote in favor of the recommendation,
 against and/or abstain. Those votes need to be noted in the final and majority written
 recommendation which shall be forwarded to the mayor’s office. Commissioners may
 choose to write a minority recommendation.

15. Animal Control Committee

Commissioners shall serve on the Animal Control Committee as required by ordinance and
assignment.




 Conflicts of Interest
16. Recusal and Disclosure



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In accordance with City Charter § 133, a Commissioner shall disclose actual or perceived
conflicts of interest and shall recuse themselves from participation when required.




 Amendment of Bylaws
17. Amendment

These bylaws may be amended by majority vote at a duly warned meeting, consistent with the
Vermont Open Meeting Law.




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Police Commission
 Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
 Remote via Zoom and In-person in Contois Auditorium City Hall
 Burlington, Vermont
 DRAFT MINUTES

Members Present: Commissioner Depper, Commissioner Ginorio, Commissioner Paul, and
Commissioner Finneran
Members Online: Commissioner Cox
Staff Present: Interim Chief Burke, DC Young, Director of Human Resources Lynn Reagan
online, Command Staff Assistant Shibe Couchman online.

 1. Agenda
1.1. Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 6:00 pm by Commissioner Depper.

1.2. Roll Call and Determination of Quorum
Required quorum present.

1.3. Motions for Additions or Modifications to Agenda (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Commissioner Cox motions to remove Executive Session from the agenda because it is no longer
needed, Chair Depper seconds. Unanimously approved.

 2. Adopt Minutes
2.1. Motion to Adopt Draft Minutes from February 24th, 2026
Commissioner Ginorio moved to adopt the previous meeting’s minutes, seconded by Chair
Depper. Unanimously approved.

 3. Public Forum (Time Limited: 10 Minutes)
3.1. The Public is Invited to Address the Commission
Councilor Melo Grant brings up the previous evening’s City Council meeting and urges
individuals to watch all footage of the ICE incident of March 11th. She would also like to see
discussion of use of force.

 4. Police Department Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
 4.1.Chief’s Report -Chief Search Update and ICE Event Discussion
Lynn Reagan, Director of HR, gave an overview of the permanent Chief search process. IACP is
putting together a candidate profile. Commissioner Paul asks if the process will begin soon and if
there will be a committee as desired by the Mayor. Lynn Reagan does not know what the
Mayor’s intentions are but that the profile is hopeful to be completed soon to begin the search
process. Commissioner Cox asks for clarity if the Commission is part of the process. Lynn
Reagan does not know the direct answer but there is time until candidates are brought to Vermont
after the ICAP screening.
Chief Burke presents a slideshow regarding the South Burlington mutual aid of the ICE events of
March 11th. This presentation contains relevant department directives, personnel assigned to the
mutual aid response, time/locations of BPD Officers, arrest made by BPD, equipment brought to
the scene, the BPD complaint process and current point of the process, and the Executive Order
for disciplinary decisions.

Chair Depper asks Chief Burke if the Police Commission can obtain bodycam footage of the
event. Chief Burke offers Attorney Hayley McClenahan’s opinion that was sent to the
Commission.
Commissioner Ginorio understands that worse or more violence could have occurred at the
incident if local police were not there. Commissioner Ginorio gives different situations to ask if
BPD Officers would have a duty to intervene regarding force.
Commissioner Finneran asks if Chief Burke has anything at this moment, he wishes went
differently regarding BPD Officers. He answers with no, not at this moment because he too relies
on a fulsome review and tries to remain unbiased before a full package of information reaches
him.
Commissioner Paul asks if the hopes of the administrative review completion within 30 days is
counted 30 days from the incident or 30 days from the Police Commission meeting (Tuesday,
March 24th, 2026). Chief Burke clarifies 30 days after the incident. Commissioner Paul asks if
the 121 complaints regarding this incident are official complaints or if several of the 121 are not
considered official complaints. Chief Burke answers that the full 121 are considered complaints.
Commissioner Paul ends by saying Chief Burkes words of the day are insightful and meaningful,
where his answers are refreshing and indicative of a Chief who wants to do their best, ultimately
urging that all must do better.

 5. Commission Business (Time Limited: 60 Minutes)
5.1.Committee Reports from All Committees
Complaints Committee
Animal Control Committee
The Complaints Committee has a potential scheduling. Complaints Committee can meet and
work administratively without warning a meeting. Chair Depper encourages to go forward with
the Complaint Committee as it stands now.
The Animal Control Committee has a meeting scheduled for April 1st.

5.2. Bylaws Discussion
Chair Depper recaps what was discussed regarding bylaws the month before. Commissioner Cox
asks to table this discussion until next meeting to allow time to review. Commissioner Ginorio
seconds. Passed.

 6. Commendations (Time Limited: 15 Minutes)
Officer Commendations
N/A

 7. Announcement of Next Meeting Date
April 28th, 2026.
 8. Adjournment
8.1. Motion to Adjourn
The Commission adjourned the public meeting at 7:49pm.