Pursuant to and in conformity with C.G.S. § 7-294aaa (pertaining to the Police Department), there is hereby created a Civilian Public Safety Departments Review Board ("Board") for the purpose of working closely with the members of the Town's Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Service ("EMS") Departments to diversify hiring, oversee the investigation of civilian complaints, and evaluate opportunities to improve transparency and accountability.

Mission: The mission of the Board is to build on the foundation of public trust between the Police, Fire and EMS Departments and Westport residents by conducting the activities described herein.

Membership: The Board shall consist of five (5) civilian members, all of whom shall be electors of the Town: two (2) members of the Westport electorate to be appointed by the First Selectman; one (1) member of TEAM Westport, to be nominated by TEAM Westport and appointed by the First Selectman (at the First Selectmen's discretion); and two (2) other members of the Westport electorate to be appointed by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM).