Community Board for Police Accountability Meeting 06/10/26

The Community Board for Police Accountability (CBPA) meeting held on June 10, 2026, focused primarily on internal governance and operational matters. Key procurement-related discussions included the board's unanimous vote to hire independent counsel Jenny Marston, with a contract scope of up to 30 hours per month and provisions for board approval if additional hours are needed. The scope of work for the counsel includes training on serialized communication, assisting with bylaw creation, and attending CBPA meetings, ideally in person. Additionally, the board discussed plans for up to 10 members to attend the National Organization for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NOCLE) conference, with an estimated cost of $3,500 per attendee, totaling $35,000 if fully utilized. The board agreed on a streamlined process for selecting attendees based on letters of interest, with a commitment to share learnings post-conference. Other agenda items involved setting board priorities, improving board culture, and enhancing communication and relationship-building among members. No other procurement or contracting decisions were made during this meeting.