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City of Albuquerque
File #: OC-20-4   
Type: Other Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 1/22/2020 In control: City Council
Final action: 2/3/2020
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Staff Recommendation to Reappoint Dr. William J. Kass to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
Attachments: 1. OC-4

 

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

CITY COUNCIL

 

 

                                                                                                         

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                     All Councilors

 

FROM:                     Stephanie M. Yara, Director of Council Services

 

SUBJECT:                     

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Staff Recommendation to Reappoint Dr. William J. Kass to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board

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DATE:                     January 17, 2020

 

 

Pursuant to the provisions of §9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff recommends the reappointment of Dr. William J. Kass to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.

 

                     APPOINTEE NAME                                                                                                                              TERM                     

Dr. William J. Kass                                                                                                                                   February 2, 2023                     

5114 Royene Ave NE

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87110

 

If reappointed, Dr. Kass will be serving his first full term which will expire on February 2, 2023, and he will be eligible for re-appointment for another three-year term. 

Dr. William J. Kass is currently serving on the CPOA Board. He was appointed by Council on June 19, 2017. Dr. Kass is a retired physical scientist, where he was project manager of a wide variety of scientific and engineering projects. Dr. Kass has been active in following APD reform efforts by attending numerous community meetings including POC and POB meetings, Police Oversight Task Force Meetings, Coffee with Cops, and Council Meetings with Dr. James Ginger. Dr. Kass’ interest in serving comes from his prior involvement and interest in reviewing, analyzing, and recommendations of policy.

 

Current Board Membership:

Name                                                                                                         Term                     

Ms. Cathryn Starr                                                               02/02/2023

Dr. William J. Kass                                                               02/02/2023

Mr. Douglas Mitchell                                          02/02/2023

Vacant                                                                                    02/02/2021

Mr. Leonard Waites                                                               02/02/2021

Mr. Eric Olivas                                                               02/02/2021

Ms. Tara Armijo-Prewitt                                          02/02/2022

Ms. Chantal M. Galloway                                           02/02/2022

Vacant                                                                                    02/02/2022

Per the Ordinance, the Board composition is to consist of nine at-large members who:

“broadly represent the diversity and demographics of the City by way of, including but not limited to, cultural, gender and geographic diversity; and who are representative of the stakeholders of the police oversight process, and who reside within the City of Albuquerque.” 9-4-1-5(A) ROA 1994.

Members serve two three-year terms. Per the Police Oversight Ordinance, Board members must also meet the following requirements:

(1)                     He or she must not have been employed by law enforcement for one year prior to appointment; and

                                          (2)                     He or she must successfully pass a background check; and

                                          (3)                     He or she must have a personal history lacking any pattern of unsubstantiated complaints against APD; and

(4)                     He or she must have a demonstrated ability to engage in mature, impartial decision making; and

(5)                     He or she must have a commitment to transparency and impartial decision making; and

                                          (6)                     He or she must be a resident of the City of Albuquerque

Per Ordinance requirements for the Board’s composition, listed above, Council Staff recommends Dr. William J. Kass be reappointed to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.

ATTACHMENTS

                     Map of CPOA Board Members