Sec. 220. - Community crisis response advisory board.

There shall be a community crisis response advisory board to oversee planning, implementation,
               and sustainability of the community crisis response system, which shall be comprised
               of an odd number of members, a majority of whom shall constitute a quorum. The board
               shall advise the Mayor and City Council on the community crisis response system, funding,
               services, evaluation, and coordination and perform such other duties consistent with
               the provisions of this Charter as may be authorized by ordinance.
               
            
               The Mayor and City Council shall make appointments, following an open application
               process. The members shall be representative of the diverse communities within the
               City of Columbus on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
               expression, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, disability, ethnicity, age,
               familial status, military status, socioeconomic status, geographic region, lived experience
               of crises, and professional experience.
               
            
               The members shall include representatives from relevant collective bargaining units.
               The board shall meet at least quarterly.
               
            
               (Ord. No. 0657-2026, § 1, 3-2-2026)