Police Civilian Oversight Board Ordinance Amendment
Charlottesville
Summary
The board and City Council will meet in April to work on ordinance changes covering complaint review, discipline recommendations, hearings, and policy review. Dr. Fracher noted the board has never held a hearing in seven and a half years.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
A second staff position was previously budgeted and could be filled once the ordinance is adopted.
Residents seeking meaningful civilian oversight of police, if authority is clarified and strengthened.
Mentions & discussions (5)
City Council - Sep 21, 2026
A second reading was scheduled for an ordinance amending the city code chapter governing the Police Civilian Oversight Board.
Police Civilian Oversight Board - Aug 13, 2026
The board was scheduled to vote on a final purpose statement for the revised ordinance, which heads to City Council for a first reading as early as September 8. This shapes the board's future powers and structure.
City Council - Jun 15, 2026
The oversight board reported a rocky 2025 — losing quorum for months — but landed a major ordinance revision in November clarifying the board's and office's roles and expanding audit authority.
Police Civilian Oversight Board - Jun 11, 2026
The board's proposed ordinance changes are still with the City Attorney's Office and independent counsel. Chair Fracher hopes for first and second readings and a Council vote by the end of August, after which the office can fill its budgeted second staff position.
Police Civilian Oversight Board - Feb 12, 2026
The board and City Council will meet in April to work on ordinance changes covering complaint review, discipline recommendations, hearings, and policy review. Dr. Fracher noted the board has never held a hearing in seven and a half years.
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