Conn. Agencies Regs. § 7-294e-4 - Organization

The members of the Council shall be appointed in accordance with the provisions of Section 7-294b of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(a) Official Address. All communications should be addressed to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 06450-4891.

(b) Public Access. Members of the public shall obtain information in accordance with the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act, as provided in Chapter 14 of the Connecticut General Statutes. Requests to review records or written requests for copies of records may be made directly to the Council at its regular meetings, in person at its offices or by mail to the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, 285 Preston Avenue, Meriden, Connecticut 06450-4891. With the exception of those records exempt under the Freedom of Information Act or otherwise protected by state or federal law, all information received by the Council shall be considered public information and made available upon request. Council meetings shall be open to the public in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

(c) Rules of Procedure

(1) Chairman. The duties of the Chairman are: To open the session by calling the members to order; to announce the business before the Council; to recognize members entitled to the floor; to state and put to vote all questions which are properly moved; to announce the results of votes; and to appoint subcommittees as authorized by vote of the Council.

(2) Vice Chairman. In the absence of the Chairman, the Vice-Chairman shall perform the duties of the Chairman. The Vice-Chairman shall be elected and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(3) Secretary. The Secretary is the recording officer of the Council. The Secretary shall be elected and may not serve more than two consecutive terms.

(4) Meetings.

(A) Meetings of the Council shall be noticed and conducted and agendas and minutes shall be prepared and posted in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act.

(B) The Chairman, with the concurrence of the Council, shall set the date, time and location of all meetings of the Council and notify all interested parties at least 24 hours prior to such meetings. Special meetings may be called by the Chairman at his or her own initiative or at the request of four members with 48-hour notice to all members.

(C) A meeting of the Council shall be ended by a motion to adjourn.

(5) Quorum.

(A) A quorum of the Council must be present in order to conduct business. Ten members of the Council shall constitute a quorum.

(6) Order of Business.

(A) The Council shall conduct its meetings in the following general manner:

(i) Read and approve the minutes of the previous meeting;

(ii) Present and discuss reports of any standing or special committee(s);

(iii) Present and discuss any special reports;

(iv) Report by the Executive Director;

(v) Unfinished business and general information;

(vi) New business.

(B) Every meeting of the Council shall have an agenda, a copy of which shall be sent to all members prior to the meeting. During meetings, as each agenda item is disposed of, the Chairman shall announce the next order of business. A two-thirds vote of the Council shall be necessary to approve the transaction of business out of its normal order.

(7) Motions Before the Council. The procedures for conduct of Council meetings regarding motions are those generally recognized by, and defined in, "Roberts Rules of Order."

(d) Duties of the Council. The Council shall have the duties and responsibilities outlined in Section 7-294d of the Connecticut General Statutes.

(e) Description of Organization. The Police Officer Standards and Training Council is composed of the following divisions: Office of the Executive Director; Management Services; Basic Training Division; Field Services Training Division; and Certification, Assessment and Audit Division.

(1) Management Services: The Management Services Division provides assistance to operating divisions in the areas of administrative and fiscal services, personnel, communications, procurement and other support activities.

(2) Basic Training Division: The Basic Training Division is responsible for the training of probationary candidates and other trainees in the basic police officer program, as prescribed by the Council.

(3) Field Services Training Division: The Field Services Training Division is responsible for the development and delivery of in-service training, advance training, and professional development courses to certified officers. This unit assigns review training credits for all post-basic courses.

(4) Certification, Assessment and Audit Division: The Certification, Assessment and Audit Division is responsible for the evaluation and recommendation of police officer certification, police academy accreditation, law enforcement instructor certification. This unit audits officer compliance with statutes and regulations regarding basic, review and recertification training. This unit assesses law enforcement unit compliance with all standards adopted by the Council.

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Conn. Agencies Regs. § 7-294e-4

Effective April 12, 1996; Amended December 4, 2012