Calgary Police Commission Elects New Chair
Calgary (Nov 27, 2013) - The Calgary Police Commission has elected Rodney (Rod) Fong as Chair for the upcoming 2014 Commission year. The Commission’s annual Organizational Meeting occurred Tuesday, November 26, 2013, in the Calgary Police Commission boardroom.
Mr. Fong was appointed to the Calgary Police Commission in January 2011. This is his first term as Chair. Prior to this election, he served as Vice-Chair of the Commission for the 2012 Commission year. Mr. Fong brings a wealth of experience to his role as Commission Chair, including serving as Chair of the Lethbridge Regional Police Commission prior to moving to Calgary. He has previous experience in governance having served as a board member for the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Teams (ALERT), the Alberta Association of Police Governance , the provincial board of directors for Community Savings Credit Union, as President of Lethbridge Family Services, as Vice-Chair of the board of trustees for Lethbridge Public School District 51 and as a Senator for the University of Alberta. Mr. Fong is a lawyer and received his LLB from the University of Calgary in 1991.
“I would like to thank the Commission members for their vote of confidence in my abilities to serve as their chair,” said Mr. Fong. “The Commission will continue to work closely with Chief Hanson and his Executive team towards building upon the great confidence that Calgarians have in their police service. As well, we will ensure that we respond to the fiscal demands of our current economy and uphold our high standards of good governance and oversight. Community partnerships and strong relationships between the Calgary Police Service and all levels of government continue to be a priority for the Commission as we all strive towards creating a better community. I know that the Commission, Chief Hanson and City Council are committed to ensuring that Calgarians continue to receive the high level of service which they have come to enjoy and expect from the Calgary Police Service. I look forward toward working with everyone to help us achieve that commitment. “
“We would like to thank our departing Commission Chair, Mike Shaikh for his leadership, as well as Commissioner Brian Edy for his dedication to the Commission. We welcome Karen Gallagher-Burt and look forward to her contribution. I would also like to congratulate both Howard Shikaze and Lisa Silver and thank them for agreeing to serve as Vice-Chairs for the upcoming Commission year. ”
Appointments to the Calgary Police Commission are made by City Council. This year’s Commission members, along with Mr. Fong, are: Alderman Diane Colley-Urquhart; Steve Edwards; Michael Ervin; Stephanie Felesky; Karen Gallagher-Burt; Alderman Shane Keating; Jonathan Perkins; Howard Shikaze; and Lisa Silver.
The Calgary Police Commission provides civilian oversight to the Calgary Police Service. Under the Police Act the Calgary Police Commission establishes policies to provide for efficient and effective policing; in consultation with the chief of police, allocates funds provided by City Council; and monitors the complaint process.
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