Police Commission

Police Commission and Duties

By Montana State Statute, MCA 7-32-4151, the Police Commission will consist of 3 residents nominated by the mayor and confirmed by the City Council prior to appointment. The term of service will be for 3 years agreeable to MCA 7-32-4152.

The main role of the Police Commission is guided by MCA 7-32-4154, the Police Commission will examine all referred applicants to the force and make such rules for examinations subject to approval by the Mayor and MCA 7-32-4155, the police commission shall hear and decide appeals brought by any member or officer of the police department who has been disciplined, suspended, removed, or discharged by an order of the mayor.

It is not the role, duty, or responsibility of the Police Commission to interfere with the Police Department or City operations and personnel. The Police Commission and its members do not have legal authority to enforce laws or ordinances or to interfere with other city employees from enforcing laws or ordinances under their scope of authority.

The Police Commission meets on the second Tuesday of each month in City Hall at 6:00pm to discuss, and ensure citizen oversight of, items and issues that involve the following.

  1. Referred applicants have the ability to fill the position considering age, legal, mental, moral, and physical qualifications, MCA 7-32-4154.
  2. Appeals are heard and decided when brought by a member of the police department, MCA 7-32-4155.
  3. Understanding of the police department budget.
  4. Ensure any citizen complaints against police department staff are forwarded to the Chief of Police or Mayor.by.
  5. Understanding of the current police policies manual.

To view the role and authority of the Libby Police Commission or Police Commission by-laws please click on the links below.

To apply for the vacant position, please fill out the application below and return to City Hall.