For
Immediate Release:
Wednesday,
November 13, 2019
City Council to
Begin Accepting Résumés to Serve on PAB
On
Election Day, Tuesday, November 5, 2019, the Police Accountability Board
Referendum was passed by the citizens of Rochester. With the affirmation of
City residents, the Council is taking the next step needed to implement the
Police Accountability Board (PAB).
The
City Council has officially begun the recruitment period to appoint members to
the Police Accountability Board. This volunteer board will be comprised
of 9 City residents; four appointments will be from the City Council (one from
each of the City Council Districts); four appointments will be from
recommendations of the Police Accountability Board Alliance, and one
appointment will be from the Mayor; all will be confirmed by the Council.
“With
the passage of the referendum, the Council is now accepting résumés from those
interested in serving on the PAB. Appointing a diverse PAB, reflective of
our community is important, and that is why I am encouraging city residents who
are interested in serving to send in their information,” said Council President
Loretta C. Scott. “The Council will be conducting interviews in order to
ensure that those selected are impartial and fair. We want a PAB that is
thoughtful and comes to the table without any preconceived notions or
prejudices.”
Attached
is a one page document detailing the responsibilities and requirements for
members of the Police Accountability Board. Those interested in serving
on the Police Accountability Board should send their résumé and a cover letter
detailing their experience and skills, as well as why they wish to serve on
this Board to: Office of the City Council – Attention PAB, 30 Church Street,
Room 301A, Rochester, NY 14614 or email PAB.Application@cityofrochester.gov.
The Council is requesting that those wishing to be considered for the PAB send
their information in no later than November 27, 2019. Résumés will be
reviewed by the Council for eligibility to serve, and additional information
may be requested from candidates selected as the process moves forward.
The
Council will also forward résumés and cover letters received to the Mayor and
Police Accountability Board Alliance.
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Media
Contact: Andrea Guzzetta, (585) 428-7538 / (585) 230-6398