Columbia Administration and training ordinance (§ 21-48)

(a) The city manager shall designate staff for the administration of the board. Such staff, along with the police chief and the city counselor, or designees, may attend closed sessions of the board to answer questions about laws, policies and procedures in their areas of expertise.

(b)

New board members shall participate in orientation and training that includes review of the police professional standard unit's operating policies and procedures applicable to the duties of the board. Training shall also include topics suggested by NACOLE in its recommended orientation and training for board members.

(c) Board members are strongly encouraged to participate in a ride along with police officers at least one (1) time every two (2) years, with at least one (1) ride along occurring at night to enhance board member training.