City of Albuquerque
File #: OC-23-45   
Type: Other Communication Status: Confirmed
File created: 11/20/2023 In control: City Council
Final action: 12/4/2023
Enactment date: Enactment #:
Title: Appointment of Ms. Gail Oliver to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board
Attachments: 1. OC-45

 

CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE

CITY COUNCIL

 

 

                                                                                                         

INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM

 

TO:                     All Councilors

 

FROM:                     Chris Sylvan, Neighborhood Liaison Office of Neighborhood Coordination

 

SUBJECT:                     title

Appointment of Ms. Gail Oliver to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board

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DATE:                     November 17, 2023

 

 

Pursuant to the provisions of §9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff shall submit recommendations for appointments to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board.  City Council staff recommends the appointment of Ms. Gail Oliver to the Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board

 

                     APPOINTEE NAME                                                                                                                              TERM                     

Gail Oliver                                                                                                                                       February 2, 2026                     

 

 

If appointed, Ms. Oliver would be one of the initial appointments to the revamped Civilian Police Oversight Advisory Board.  Ms. Oliver’s first three-year term will expire February 2, 2026.

Ms. Oliver, a retired Board member and chairman of Gordon Bernell Charter School at the Albuquerque Metropolitan Detention Center and a Board Member of Peanut Butter and Jelly Family Services, offers a distinctive perspective on the significance of impartiality. Drawing from her experience in the Corrections Department, she underscores the recognition of multiple sides to every story and the capacity to perceive situations from different angles. Ms. Oliver takes pride in her impartial approach, free from preconceived ideas, positioning herself as a valuable resource that listens without judgment.

She draws attention to her background in a dynamic Corrections Department setting, acknowledging the tendency to neglect communication with the public during intense situations. Ms. Oliver confidently asserts her proficiency in effectively communicating with diverse segments of the public.

Moreover, as the former Deputy Cabinet Secretary for Recidivism Reduction at the NM Corrections Department, Ms. Oliver brings invaluable insights into the intricacies of corrections and underscores the importance of reducing recidivism.

 

Current Board Membership:

Name                                                                                                         Term                     

Vacant                                                                                     02/02/2024

Vacant                                                                                     02/02/2024

Aaron Calderon                                                     02/02/2026

Rowan Wymark                                                               02/02/2026

Vacant                                                                                    02/02/2026