St. Louis City Board of Police Commissioners
1200 Clark Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63103
Phone: (314) 444-5600
Fax: (314) 444-5528
Website: http://www.slmpd.org/board.html
Director: Contact: Lt. Colonel David Heath
Details on Board or Commission
Authority: RSMo 84.030
Mission:
The mission of the St. Louis Police Board is to protect its citizens from crime; to work with the community on crime problems; to set policy and continually strive to provide effective policing through service, leadership, integrity and fairness to all.
Function:
The St. Louis Police Board is responsible for the effective operation of the Police Department. The Board sets policy, makes promotions, holds both closed and open meetings and coordinates with the Chief in providing effective police services to the citizens.
Subcommittees: none
Details on Meetings
Number of meetings: Minimum of 12 open meetings and 12 closed meetings a year additional meetings in emergencies
Location of meetings: St. Louis
Duration of meetings: 4 hours
Preparation time for meetings: 3 hours
Total time commitment: 20 hours
Details on Members
Total members: 5
Appointed members: 4
Term length: 4 years
Compensation: Members receive an annual salary of $l,000.00 and are reimbursed for realized and necessary expenses.
Member Requirements: must be residents of the City of St. Louis for a period of four years preceding their appointment; one member must be Mayor of St. Louis
Political Requirements: no
Geographic Requirements: All members must reside within the boundaries of the City of St. Louis.
Senate Consent Required: Yes