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CITIZEN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE:

2-28.1 Established:

A “citizen oversight committee” is hereby established. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.2 Composition And Appointment Of Members:

The citizen oversight committee shall consist of a total of five (5) members, with each councilmember appointing one member. For purposes of this section, each councilmember shall be deemed the “appointing authority.” (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.3 Residency Requirement:

Members must reside in the city of Lynwood at the time of their appointment, and for the duration of their term. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.4 Term:

The members shall be appointed to a term of two (2) years. Members may be reappointed to subequent terms. If the appointing councilmember no longer serves, then the term of his or her appointed member may expire if the new councilmember exercises his or her authority to appoint a new member of his or her choosing. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.5 Compensation:

Members of the citizen oversight committee shall be paid a stipend of fifty dollars ($50.00) for each monthly meeting he or she attends. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.6 Removal:

Committee members shall serve at the pleasure of their appointing authority, and may be removed without cause. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.7 Organization And Meetings:

The members shall elect a chairperson and vice chairperson, who shall serve for a one-year term. The citizen oversight committee shall meet at Lynwood City Hall, once a month, and at an established date and time suitable for this purpose, as established by the oversight committee, in consultation with the city manager, or his or her designee. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.8 Scope Of Duties:

The oversight committee, in consultation with the city manager, shall establish rules and procedures for the conduct of its meetings and duties. It shall be the function and duty of the oversight committee to assist, provide guidance, and make recommendations to the City Council on policy matters and policy implementation relating to the commercial cannabis industry, and the allocation and expenditure of Measure PS funds. The oversight committee may make reports and written recommendations to city council, as deemed appropriate. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.9 City Staff Assistance:

The city manager, or his or her designee, may provide the oversight committee with staff assistance. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.10 Vacancy:

A vacancy on the oversight committee will exist whenever a member resigns, ceases to reside in the city of Lynwood, dies, or is removed. The vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the councilmember who appointed said member for the unexpired portion of such term. (Ord. #1696, §2)

2-28.11 Absences:

Section 2-12.1 shall apply to absences of oversight committee members, and implications and/or consequences for same. (Ord. #1696, §2)