Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Agendas and Minutes

View Agendas and Minutes of the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners.

View 2020 Meeting Calendar for the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners

Members

Randy Burnside
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Kerry Braswell
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Gerald Edwards
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Ted Lomax
  
Herman Williams

About

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is responsible for:

  • Administering entry-level police and fire examinations
  • Administering promotional police and fire examinations
  • Holding hearings of appeal on the suspension, removal or discharge from duty any member of the Police Department or Fire Department
  • Recommending candidates for hire to the City Manager
  • Serving as an appeal board from any disciplinary action taken by the City Manager
  • Upholding, reversing or modifying the action of the City Manager

Composition

  • Five members appointed by the Mayor with consent of the Council
  • Chairman elected by other members of the Board