Hamilton Police Services Board
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The City of Hamilton Police Services Board is the civilian body governing the Hamilton Police Service. It is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services, law enforcement and crime prevention within the City, a duty it discharges through the enactment of policies. The Board will generally determine, after consultation with the Chief of Police, objectives and priorities for the police service. The Board is responsible for the police budget, oversees the actions of the Chief of Police and is the employer for the police service.
The Board is responsible for the provision of adequate and effective police services in the municipality and its authority is set out in Section 31 of the Ontario Police Services Act.
The Board is comprised of seven members.
Three representatives of City Council (for three year terms):
Three appointed by the Government of Ontario:
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Ms. Karen Cimba
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Mrs. Nancy DiGregorio
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Ms. Irene Stayshyn
One citizen appointed by City Council (for a three-year term):
All members serve on a part-time basis. The current Chair is Bruce Pearson. The Vice-Chair is Nancy DiGregorio.