Columbia Council review of new technology ordinance (§ 21-62)

(a) The city council shall hold a public hearing to consider a request by the police department for any of the following activities:

(1) Acquiring new surveillance technology, including but not limited to procuring such technology without the exchange of monies or consideration;

(2)

Using new surveillance technology or using existing surveillance technology for a purpose, scope, scale, or in a manner contrary to the technology use policy for that technology or the surveillance impact report; and

(3) Entering into an agreement with a non-city person or entity to share or otherwise use surveillance technology or the information or data it provides, including data sharing agreements.

(b) The police department seeking approval for acquisition of new surveillance technology under subsection 21-62(a)(1) shall submit a surveillance impact report and a proposed technology use policy for such technology at least fourteen (14) days prior to the public hearing required under subsection (a). The surveillance impact report and proposed technology use policy shall be posted on the city's website along with the notice of public hearing. The notice of public hearing shall be published at least fourteen

(14) days prior to the date of the scheduled public hearing and shall be posted on social media.

(c) Upon consideration of the surveillance impact report, the proposed technology use policy, and public comment received, the city council may approve any request by a majority vote.

(d) Notwithstanding any other provision in this article, nothing herein shall be construed to prevent, restrict or interfere with any person providing evidence derived from surveillance technology to a law enforcement agency for the purposes of conducting a criminal investigation, nor require the city to violate the Missouri Sunshine Law.