The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is a civilian body which oversees general policy in the Milwaukee Fire Department and the Milwaukee Police Department. The Commission also selects and appoints the employees of the two public safety Departments, including the Department Chiefs. The Chiefs are responsible for day-to-day operation of the Departments.
The Board holds regular business meetings twice each month except August, usually on the first and third Thursdays of the month, at 5.30p.m. These meetings are open to the public, and provide an opportunity for interested persons to listen to discussion and offer comments on agenda matters. Meetings are usually held in the Common Council meeting rooms on the third floor of City Hall, but some are held in community locations. Meeting agendas are posted to the web site (www.milwaukee.gov/fpc) in advance.
Commission offices are located in Room 706-A, Milwaukee City Hall, 200 East Wells Street.
The Commission's authority and responsibility are set forth in Wisconsin Statute 62.50 and in the Milwaukee City Charter. The five Commissioners are appointed by the Mayor of Milwaukee and approved by the Common Council. Commissioners serve overlapping five-year terms, with one appointed each year. They receive a nominal salary of $6,600.00 per year. Diversity of background and experience makes the Board of Fire and Police Commissioners representative of the entire Milwaukee community.
In addition to policy matters and employment functions, the Commissioners hear appeals by members of either Department who have been disciplined by their Chief, and hear citizen complaints against Fire or Police employees. A five-person staff, headed by an Executive Director, is responsible for carrying out Commission functions. Staff members are employees of the City of Milwaukee.
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September 2007
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