Independent institutions that check this jurisdiction's own power: audit, ombudsman, inspector general, civilian review, ethics, and grand-jury bodies established by statute.
The Philadelphia City Controller is independently elected to a four-year term and serves as the City's chief auditing officer under the Home Rule Charter. The Controller audits all City...
Read scorecard → 02 Ethics CommissionThe Philadelphia Board of Ethics is a five-member board created by voter referendum in 2006. Members are appointed through a multi-step process: the Mayor, City Council President, and a citizens'...
Read scorecard → 03 Civilian ReviewCPOC was established in 2021 by Philadelphia City Council (Phila. Code Ch. 21-1200), replacing the Police Advisory Commission. Nine compensated civilian commissioners — all Philadelphia residents...
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