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Section 2. TMC Section 2.39.010 is hereby reenacted to read as follows: 2.39.010 Establishment of Board -Purpose The Tukwila Community- Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board (COPCAB) is hereby established to serve in an advisory capacity to the Police Chief, the Mayor and the City Council. A. The duties of the Board shall include, but not be limited to, advising and making recommendations on issues concerning public safety and police services within the City, such as: 1. To enhance police- community relations; 2. To review and provide a community perspective and recommendations concerning procedures, programs, and the effectiveness of the police service; 3. To promote public awareness of the City's police services and programs including, but not limited to, business and residential crime prevention programs, safety training, domestic violence intervention, and D.A.R.E.; 4. To hold public meetings from time to time to solicit; public input regarding police services and programs; 5. To serve as a liaison between the Police Department and the community; 6. To encourage individuals and community groups to assist the Police Department in the implementation of police programs and services; and 7. To review and make recommendations concerning such other and further matters as may be referred to the Board, from time to time, by the Mayor, the City Council, or the Chief of Police. B. Notwithstanding the iduties of the Board as described within TMC 2.39.050A, the Board shall have no power or authority to investigate, review, or otherwise participate in matters involving specific police personnel or specific; police- related incidents. The Board in no way shall receive or stand in review of complaints initiated against personnel of the Police Department, nor play any role in civil or criminal litigation. Section 3. TMC Section 2.39.020 is hereby reenacted as follows: 020 Membership Qualifications. Members must meet at least one of the following requirements: 1,. Be a resident of the City of Tukwila; 2. Own or work at a business within the city limits of the City of Tukwila; 3. Be an employee or a board member of a faith based or non - profit organization operating "within the City; or 4. Be an employee of one of the school districts operating within the City. B. Number of Members. The Board shall consist of eight members who shall meet the following qualifications: 1. Not less than five of the members shall be City residents, representing residential property owners and renters; 2. At least two members shall be owners or managers of businesses located within the City; and 3. One member shall represent the school district(s) within the City. Page 2 of 5 0