Diff of PoliceCommission r1

Revision 1, 2026-07-18T16:00:00Z, by GfWatcher.
+ = Police Commission =
+ The Police Commission reviews all applicants for police officer positions in the [[PoliceDepartment]] and hears disciplinary appeals.
+ '''Created''' by state law rather than by the City: MCA 7-32-4151 requires that in cities operating under the commission-manager plan the manager nominate, and the commission confirm, three residents qualified to hold municipal office, to constitute a board known as the police commission. It applies to every organised police department in the state with three or more full-time officers regardless of the form of government.
+ '''Membership''' — three members appointed by the [[CityCommission]], holding the qualifications required to hold municipal office. The City recommends at least one member be familiar with the judicial system and rules of evidence. Members must reside within the City under MCA 7-32-4151(1). Three-year terms.
+ '''Meets''' on demand.
+ Staffed by the Police Department's Support Services Bureau.
+ Appointments were made at [[CityCommission2025-07-01]] and [[CityCommission2025-11-04]], each 5-0, and at [[CityCommission2026-07-07]].
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+ Police Commission: https://greatfallsmt.gov/443/Police-Commission
+ [[PoliceDepartment]] · [[BoardsAndCommissions]] · [[Categories]]
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