Communications and Addressing the Board:   
If you wish to speak to the Board at one of its public meetings, or write a letter to the Board, please contact us by email or in writing. If you wish to address the Board, you must limit your presentation to five minutes. Letters or emails must be received in the City Clerks Office by 12:00 noon on the Tuesday the week prior to the meeting in order to be placed on the agenda.  Communications regarding a scheduled agenda item will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting.  Please contact the Board Secretary at 306-975-3240 if you have any questions regarding the operations of the Board of Police Commissioners.

The Board meets monthly on the third Thursday at 1:00 pm, or at the call of the Chair. There are no meetings in July.

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* Understanding of the distinction between the strategic and policy setting role of the Board and the operational responsibilities of the Police Chief;
* Capability to give leadership to the development of the Board and the Police Service;
* Commitment to the vision, mission, values and strategic goals of the Board;
* Ability to work as a member of a team;
* Respect for and tolerance of the views of others;
* Recognition of the time commitment and the willingness to devote the time and energy necessary to perform the role of a board member;
* Enthusiasm and capacity for resolving challenging issues;
* Knowledge and appreciation for family systems and community dynamics; and
* Knowledge and appreciation of Indigenous and diversified communities.

Through The Police Act 1990, the Legislature of Saskatchewan has delegated the responsibility for providing police services, in the case of the City of Saskatoon, to the Saskatoon Board of Police Commissioners (SBPC). City of Saskatoon Bylaw 7531 generally describes the composition of the SBPC and its relationship with the City.

The role of the SBPC is to ensure police services are delivered, to provide general direction and oversight, policy, and priorities to the Service, and to aid in the development of long-term plans for the police service. The Board also serves as a conduit to the public, helping to identify the needs of the community when it comes to public safety, and where police services could help in supporting those needs.

The present mission of the SBPC is to strengthen the culture of community safety in Saskatoon.

Penny Walter, Secretary
c/o City Clerk’s Office, City Hall
222 Third Avenue North
Saskatoon, SK S7K 0J5

The Board of Police Commissioners is independent except for budgetary requirements.

The Board of Police Commissioners is independent except for budgetary requirements.

The Board of Police Commissioners is comprised of the Mayor, two City Councillors and four members of the public.