CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE
CITY COUNCIL
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: All Councilors
FROM: Stephanie M. Yara, Director of Council Services
SUBJECT: title
Staff Recommendation to Appoint Mr. Eric Nixon to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board
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Pursuant to the provisions of §9-4-1-5 of the Police Oversight Ordinance, City Council staff recommends the appointment of Mr. Eric Nixon to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.
APPOINTEE NAME TERM
Eric Nixon February 2, 2021
7128 Tyree Line Ave. NW
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87114
If appointed, Mr. Nixon will be filling a vacancy left after Ms. Chelsea Van Deventer resigned. Mr. Nixon will be serving a partial term which will expire on February 2, 2021, and he will be eligible for re-appointment for another three-year term.
Mr. Eric Nixon is currently a Project Manager for the Department of Homeland Security. Mr. Nixon’s interest in serving comes from having immersed himself in learning about social justice and equity issues that occur in the community. Mr. Nixon has served as a member of the NW Area Command CPC. This experience has given him a background for voting on and advocating the CPC’s recommendations regarding policing activities and policy changes at APD. If appointed, Mr. Nixon will be dedicated to performing the tasks of the Board as a resolute Board Member and impartial voice intent on finding the best solutions for ensuring APD integrity and accountability.
Current Board Membership:
Name Term
Mr. Eric Nixon 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
Ms. Cathryn Starr 02/02/2023
Dr. William J. Kass 02/02/2023
Mr. Douglas Mitchell 02/02/2023
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 Mr. Eric Nixon be appointed to the Civilian Police Oversight Agency Board.
ATTACHMENTS
• Map of CPOA Board Members