The Edmonton Police Commission is composed of a 12-member civilian board, seven appointed by council, three appointed by the provincial government and two City Council members, Anne Stevenson and Jo-Anne Wright. Growing tensions in the relationship between council and the commission led to the Police Commission requesting that the two City Councillors be replaced with two members of the public.

Tensions between City Council and the Police Commission run high, but John McDougall, chairman of the Edmonton Police Commission, told council the tension isn’t the reason why this is being recommended. McDougall said a 2023 governance review by an external consultant was the reason for the commission’s recommendations.

On Tuesday city council considered the recommendation and voted 11-2 to not make any changes to the makeup of the Police Commission.....at least for now.