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The committee found that creating a Police Commission as an intermediary between the Police Department and the First Selectman may not be legally possible because state law appears to give the commission full authority over the department. The chair will discuss the issue with First Selectman George Temple and ask him to attend the next meeting.
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No Charter change was approved at this meeting. Committee members determined that the proposed Police Commission might have more control over the Police Department than intended, potentially removing the First Selectman from that role. The committee will continue reviewing the proposal and discuss other possible Charter topics, including Human Resources and emergency response.
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