09-1370Council File # 09-1370
Green Sheet # 3089116
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SAtNT PAUL, MINNESOTA
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1 An Administrative Ordinance establishing the minimum qualifications for the vacancy for the position of
2 Police Chief pursuant to the provisions of Section 9.01(a) of the Admivistrative Code and Section 12.12. I of the
3 Saint Paul City Charter
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5 WI�EREAS, Sec6on 12.12.1 of the City Charter provides that upon receipt of a notice of vacancy for the
6 position of Police Chief, the Council st�all esiablish, by Ordinance, muumum qualifications for such vacant position;
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9 WHEREAS, the administration has given written notice of a vacancy in the position of Police Chief to the
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NOW, THEREFORE, The Council of the City of Saint Paul does ordain:
Section 1
That the minimum qualifications for candidates for the vacancy of Police Chief shall be as follows:
The Police Chief shall have at least six (6) years experience in an upper level law enforcement command position in
a community with a population over 200,000. Strong, innovative, administrative, financial, operational and
organizational development skills are important with demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, community
relations and the ability to work with a diverse population. Must have a proven record of success in developing
labor-mauagement collaboration in a collective bargaining environment and innovative ways of increasing diversity.
Demonstrated command and supervision of police personnel is essential.
A Bachelor's degree in Crnninal Justice Studies, Public AdministraUon, Management, Business Administration or a
related discipline is required. A Master's degree is preferred. Advanced police training such as FBI National
Academy, Northwestem Command and Staff Course, Southern Police Insritute or similar schools is desirable.
Section 2
Tbat this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirry (30) days from and after passage, approval and
publication.
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09-1370
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Document Contact: Sue Wegwerth
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Aetion ReQUested:
Council approval of the recommended minimum qualifications for [he vacancy for the position of Police Chief.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Reject (R): Personal Servic¢ CoMracts Must Answer the Following questions:
Planning Commission 1, Has this perso�rm ever worked under a contrac[ forthis departmeM?
CIB Committee Yes No
Civil Service Commission 2. Has this person/firm ever been a city employee?
Yes No
3. Does this personlfirm possess a skiil not normally possessed by afry
curreM city employse?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separete sheet and attach to green sheet
Inkiating Problem, lssues, OppoRunity (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
There is a vacancy for the position of Police Chief. The City Charter provides that when such a vacancy exists the Council must re-
establish the minimum qualifications for the vacancy. This action will fulfill that duty.
Ativantages H Approved:
Allow Council to proceed, on a timely basis, with the p�ocess of filling the vacancy for the position of Police Chief.
Disadvantages If Approved:
None.
OisadvaMzges N Not Approved:
Delay the hiring process for a new Police Chief.
Total Amount of
Transaction: CostlRevenue Budgeted:
Funding Source: Aetivity Number:
Pinancial ir�formation:
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