ORDINANCE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHICAGO:
SECTION 1. Section 2-80-040 of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago is hereby amended by inserting the language underlined, as follows:
2-80-040 Commission - Composition and qualifications.
(Omitted text unaffected by this ordinance) ' (b) Qualifications. A candidate for Commissioner shall:
be a resident of the City, and have resided in the City for at least the five years immediately preceding appointment;
have at least five years' combined experience in one or more of the following fields: law, public policy, social work, psychology, mental health, public safety, community organizing, civil rights, or advocacy on behalf of marginalized communities;
have adequately disclosed any personal, professional, or financial conflict of interest that could reasonably be thought to bear upon the person's performance as a Commissioner;
have a reputation for integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment;
have a history of leadership and community involvement;
have a demonstrated ability to engage effectively with all who have a stake in policing, including, but not limited to, marginalized communities, police officers, and public officials;
have a demonstrated ability to work in groups in a collaborative manner that reflects sound judgment, independence, fairness, and objectivity;
have not been an employee of the Department, COPA, or the Police Board in any of the five years immediately preceding their appointment; and
not be a member of the Nominating Committee.
At least two Commissioners shall each have at least ten years of experience as a practicing attorney, with significant experience in civil rights, civil liberties, or criminal defense or prosecution. At least one Commissioner shall have at least ten years of experience in community organizing that involves a formal affiliation with one or more community-based organizations. Two Commissioners shall be exempt from the requirements of subsection (b...
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