Winnipeg mayor recommends 3 citizen members for Winnipeg Police Board – Winnipeg | 24CA News

Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham has put ahead three suggestions for brand spanking new citizen members of the Winnipeg Police Board.

The mayor’s nominees, who must be accredited by council, are neighborhood improvement guide Kyle Mason, retired social employee Daphne Penrose and entrepreneur Kevin Selch.

“The Police Board plays an important role in governance of the Winnipeg Police Service as it helps ensure community priorities are represented in budgets and strategic plans,” Gillingham mentioned Thursday in an announcement.

“These three appointments bring a valuable set of skills and experiences to the board, and I’m confident they will help us move forward on improving safety throughout our community.”

Gillingham made the suggestions to interchange outgoing board members Mohamed El Tassi, Edna Nabess and Brian Sharfstein.

If appointed, the three new members would start their phrases efficient instantly till Dec. 31 of subsequent 12 months.

The board is made up of not more than seven members — two of whom are appointed by the province and 5 by metropolis council.

Following the departure of El-Tassi, Nabess and Sharfstein, the present members of the board are chair Markus Chambers, Colleen Mayer, Damon Johnston and Gillingham himself.

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