Mayer poised to become permanent police board chairwoman
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Colleen Mayer looks set to become the next leader of the Winnipeg Police Board.
A city report notes Mayer, who is currently serving as the interim chairwoman of the board, will be appointed by Mayor Scott Gillingham to lead it, pending a final city council vote.
“Colleen Mayer has played a key role as vice-chair on the police board, helping hire the new chief and build a new strategic plan. I served alongside her, and I’m confident her experience and background in public administration will provide stable leadership as the board puts this plan into action,” Gillingham said in a written statement.
The board oversees the Winnipeg Police Service and guides its strategic plan.
Mayer previously served as vice-chairwoman of the board and is a former Progressive Conservative MLA for St. Vital. She is currently working as the chief administrative officer for the Rural Municipality of Armstrong.
Another motion recommends appointing Coun. Evan Duncan (Charleswood-Tuxedo-Westwood) as vice-chairman of the board. He is already a member.
The chairperson role was left vacant after Coun. Markus Chambers (St. Norbert-Seine River) resigned in October, citing unspecified “personal health” issues.