Athens, GA. – The ACC Unified Government is now accepting applications from the community to fill 9 vacancies on the Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board (PSCOB). The application period is open until January 19th, with interviews beginning on January 26th.
The purpose of the Board is to assess current ACC public safety policies and procedures, ensure that police conduct fair investigations, and assist the PSCOB monitor-auditor in its investigations of public safety activities. In order for the Board to be as effective as possible, we need racial justice minded individuals that are dedicated to rigorous police accountability to fill these spots.
When asked for a statement, District 2 Commissioner, Mariah Parker, agrees that
“…it is extremely important that, when we as the Commission appoint civilian members to the board, we filter out applicants with law enforcement ties in order to keep the board balanced. As well, I feel it is very important that the commission appointee to the board be an empowering presence for the civilian appointees. I strongly recommend advocates consider who on the commission could be that voice and lobby the mayor to ensure that representative will work to uplift civilian voices on the board.”
Those interested in applying:
- Need to be a resident of ACC.
- Should be willing to serve a 4-year term.
- Will be paid a $25 stipend per meeting.
- Should submit an application no later than January 19th.
The Athens-Anti Discrimination Movement (AADM), in collaboration with various community leaders, have advocated for this Board for two years, and the time has come for us to ensure the Board is operated objectively, effectively, and with integrity.
If you or anyone you know would be interested in serving on this Board, please submit an application at accgov.com/FormCenter/Clerk-of-Commission-9/Application-for-Consideration-of-Appoint-762
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Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement
Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement (AADM) is a grassroots, 501(c)(3) organization founded in 2016 and based in Athens, Georgia. The group aims to combat discrimination through education and activism. For more information visit www.aadmovement.org, their Facebook @AADMovement, or their Twitter and Instagram @aadmovement706