Summary
The Board is proposing a full rewrite of the ordinance that governs how it oversees the Charlottesville Police Department. It shifts to a monitor-audit-and-review model, emphasizes public reports that the Chief must answer in writing, and narrows subpoena power to records only. Binding disciplinary authority is off the table due to state and constitutional limits.
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
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Residents get a clearer, more transparent oversight process with public reports and required police responses.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The council was scheduled to consider the first reading of an ordinance amending the city code article governing the Police Civilian Oversight Board — the body that reviews police conduct complaints. Changes here affect police accountability in Charlottesville.
Police Civilian Oversight Board - May 14, 2026
The Board is proposing a full rewrite of the ordinance that governs how it oversees the Charlottesville Police Department. It shifts to a monitor-audit-and-review model, emphasizes public reports that the Chief must answer in writing, and narrows subpoena power to records only. Binding disciplinary authority is off the table due to state and constitutional limits.
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