Athens-Clarke County Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board
ACC PSCOB
Summary
The Athens-Clarke County Public Safety Civilian Oversight Board (PSCOB) was created by unanimous commission vote in November 2021 and became operational in early 2022. It is a unified-government body covering the ACC Police Department, Clarke County Sheriff's Office, Probation Services, and Corrections Department. The board processes public complaints, reviews internal investigations, and makes policy recommendations to the Mayor and Commission. It has nine civilian voting members appointed by the Mayor and Commission for four-year terms; the Sheriff (or designee) and Police Chief sit as non-voting ex-officio members. The board operates in an advisory capacity with no subpoena power, no independent investigation staff, and no disciplinary authority. Agencies have cooperated voluntarily.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Legislative appointment |
|---|---|
| Term length | 4 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | No |
| Compel testimony | No |
| Records access | Case-by-case |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Athens-Clarke County Code of Ordinances Chapter 3-18
- Citation
- ACC Code § 3-18
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
ACC Police Department, Probation Services, Clarke County Sheriff's Office, and Corrections Department