Advisory Board

Chief's Advisory Board

The Chief's Advisory Board was established in 2005 under the direction of the Director of Public Safety/Chief. The board was created to act as a community resource for the Director/Chief in the formation of strategies, development of community policing concepts and increasing public awareness. The Chief's Advisory Board is not a review board of any police action, whether internal or external, but a forum for discussions concerning community concerns. The Board is driven by the imagination of its members and is intended to be a reflection of the community's viewpoints.

The rotating membership of the board is comprised of 16 prominent citizens from throughout the community (14 adults and 1 high school and 1 middle school student) who represent a range of interests and experience. Members are from diverse backgrounds, including business, education, non-profits, public relations, faith community, political arena and more.

The role of the Board Members shall include (but not be limited to):

* Act as a sounding board for the Director/Chief regarding community needs and concerns, as well as community response to proposed police programs and priorities.

* Apprise the Director/Chief directly of the community’s need for police services.

* Assist in educating the community at large about the function and role of the Fairmont Department of Public Safety.

* Attend monthly meetings that are held on the second Tuesday of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Court Room at Town Hall/Fairmont Department of Public Safety Building.

* Be a Town of Fairmont resident, property, or business owner.

Member Selection

Executive Board Members are selected by the Mayor and Town Commissioners. The remaining nine board members are selected by the seven Executive Board Members. Each board member is selected to serve on the advisory board for their professionalism, integrity and commitment to their community. The Chief's Advisory Board will be lead by the Director/Chief or the Chairperson.

Adult Executive Board members serves the length of the Mayor or Town Commissioner in which made the appointment; unless reappointed. Other Board members serves a renewable one year term and student members serve a maximum one-year term. All members serve at the discretion of the Director/Chief, Appointing Official, or Chairperson.

Members may be removed for cause prior to the end of their term by a majority vote of the advisory board. In addition, members who, without being excused by a majority of the remaining board members, fail to attend three consecutive regular meetings may be considered to have vacated their position and may be replaced.

Application to the Board

Applications may be obtained weekdays at the Fairmont Department of Public Safety, or by completing the online application form. Applicants are interviewed and appointed by the Executive Board Members. Applications are accepted year-round and are kept on file for one year. Applicants should review the role of a board member, attendance and expectations prior to submitting an application.

If interested please fill out the form below:

First Name: Middle: Last:
Home Address: City: State: Zip:

Employer: Occupation:
Work Address: City: State: Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Cell Phone:
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy): Sex: Race:

In the event of emergency, please contact:
Name: Phone:
Address: City: State: Zip:
Relationship:

How did you hear about the Chief's Advisory Board?


Briefly explain your interest in serving on the Chief's Advisory Board:


Do you presently serve on a board? If yes, please list:


Have you ever been arrested and/or convicted of a crime?
If you've answered yes to the above, please briefly explain:

PERMISSION TO CONDUCT A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

As an applicant for the Fairmont Department of Public Safety - Chief’s Advisory Board, I hereby authorize the Fairmont Department of Public Safety to conduct a criminal history background investigation. I understand that this criminal history check is being conducted due to the sensitivity and confidentiality of the Chief’s Advisory Board.

I understand that by applying for this position as a volunteer member, I will devote the time necessary. I also understand that all available police and criminal records will be checked and that the information will be used in determining eligibility of applicants, when positions become available for the Chief’s Advisory Board.

By clicking "Submit", you are confirming that all the information listed in the application is true and correct, UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY. All submissions are logged and their IP address recorded. Applications are processed on a first come, first served, basis. Submittal of an application is not a guarantee of acceptance onto the board. For more information, please contact the Office of the Director of Public Safety at (910) 628-5115.

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