HomeMy WebLinkAbout1982-052 CCRMember Celia Scott introduced the following resolution and
moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 82 -52
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A POLICY RELATING TO THE CITY PROSECUTOR
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Brooklyn Center desires to
establish a policy relative to the appointment of the City prosecutor and
reporting requirements of case disposition within the criminal justice system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center that the following policies are hereby adopted:
1. The City Council shall approve the appointment of all City
prosecutors. The current City prosecutor, Ms. Cindy Lavorato,
is hereby appointed as City prosecutor.
2. The City Manager's office shall review the qualifications and
experience of prospective City prosecutor appointees and shall
make a written recommendation to the City Council.
3. The City prosecutor shall, at least semi annually, prepare and
present a comprehensive case disposition report to the City
Manager's office.
4. The City Manager shall review the prosecutor's case disposition
report and shall present a written report of his review, at least
annually, to provide the City Council with information to assess
the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
5. The City prosecutor shall, from time to time, submit reports to the
City Manager's office, or its designee, regarding progress on cases
and the disposition of cases, including comments on the quality
of police reports and the cooperation shown by the courts and other
elements of the criminal justice system.
March 22, 1982 j r
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ATTEST:
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by
member Bill Hawes and upon vote being taken thereon, the
following voted in favor thereof: Dean Nyquist, Celia Scott, and Bill Hawes;
and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.