Title
Adoption of an Ordinance Adding a New Chapter 20 to the Phoenix City Code Establishing the Office of Accountability and Transparency (Ordinance G-6770)
Description
Request approval of the Ordinance adding Chapter 20 to the Phoenix City Code creating the Office of Accountability and Transparency, as set forth in Attachment A.
Report
Summary
Adoption of this Ordinance will establish the Office of Accountability and Transparency (OAT) in the City Manager's Office. The OAT will monitor or participate in investigations that are brought forth against members of the Phoenix Police Department. It also will provide recommendations for training, policy, hiring practices, disciplinary actions and other oversight of the Police Department on behalf of the community. This item was discussed at a City Council Work Study Session on Sept. 8, 2020, and City Council Policy Session on Oct. 13, 2020. Draft Ordinances were presented which define the role of the Director and outline the scope of the Director and OAT duties.
Concurrence/Previous Council Action
City Council approved an item for creation of the OAT on Feb. 25, 2020 by a vote of 5-4. Further Council action has been taken authorizing the first year's budget allocation and creating the staff positions for the OAT.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Milton Dohoney, Jr., the City Manager's Office and the Law Department.