minimum and presented at a City Council meeting to inform the community of the work of the Committee.

  • In an effort to foster relationships that promote accountability, transparency, and effectiveness in its work, the Committee will prioritize effective communication and collaboration with SRPD.
  • Advise the City Council, the City Manager, the Committee members, and the Police Department on matters associated with the following:
    1. Improve the feeling of safety and security.
    2. Increase cultural competencies, empathy, and customer service skills.
    3. Build trust and improve relationships with the community.
    4. Increase diversity of the police department workforce.
    5. Improve transparency, communication, and accountability.
  • Inform themselves on matters affecting the functions and duties of the Police Department and to that end, will participate in training as recommended by the City Council, the City Manager, or the Police Chief or the Committee members.
  • Promote community interest and understanding of police operations, policy, priorities and community relations.
  • Promote SRPD understanding of the priorities and requests of community members.
  • The Committee shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall keep a record of its transactions, findings, and determinations, which records shall be a public record.

Article II. Membership

Section 2.1. Number of Members. The Committee shall consist of a total of seven (7) regular voting members, at least one (1) shall be a youth member between the ages of 17-26, and two (2) alternates.

Section 2.2. Eligibility. The seven (7) voting Committee members, and any alternate, must be City of San Rafael residents who are at least 18 years old (except for one youth member between the ages of 17-26).

Section 2.3. Term Limits. Members of the Committee shall be limited to two (2) consecutive four-year terms. Additional terms may be served if there is a break between terms.