Vermont H0059 approves amendments to the City of Burlington's charter regarding the Board of Police Commissioners and Chief of Police.
Vermont H0059 approves amendments to the City of Burlington's charter, focusing on the Board of Police Commissioners and the Chief of Police. The bill authorizes the Board and the Chief to jointly propose rules for the Police Department. It allows the Board to independently investigate allegations of misconduct by Police Department members with a two-thirds majority vote. The Board can also request an independent panel to resolve disagreements with the Chief over misconduct investigations.
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