The City of Nelson is looking for volunteer board members for the Nelson Police Board. Police boards provide independent civilian governance and oversight of municipal police services.
The goal of the Province and the City is to have a police board that reflects community demographics and that consists of qualified people who have shown they can act in the best interest of the public.
Under the Police Act, municipal police boards are required each year to determine the priorities, goals, and objectives of the department, in consultation with the Chief Constable. Police boards must oversee policing to ensure a high standard of policing and fair and responsive interaction with the community.
The Police Act requires each municipal police department to have a board consisting of:
- A member of the City’s council appointed by the council,
- One non-elected person of the community appointed by the municipal council, and
- Up to seven people appointed by the Province.
There are two current and two upcoming Provincially-appointed vacancies on the Nelson Police Board.
Specific experience and qualifications include:
- Human Resources;
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion expertise; and
- Reside or work in the Nelson region.
Previous experience as a board director is preferred. Board members can expect to spend approximately 10 hours a month on board business.
For more information, review the position details, find out more about the Nelson Police Board and learn about the Nelson Police Department.
Apply by email to sperkins@nelsonpolice.ca. Applications will be accepted until April 14, 2025.