D061860795A2BC26872582C5006C28F4 Hearing Summary

Mr. FitzSimons and the committee discussed possible structures for human resources departments. The committee recessed.

The chair called the committee back to order.  Committee members commented on getting additional information about training options, office structure, how the policies will be revisited over time, retaliation, possible amendments to the Colorado Open Records Act, confidentiality, setting up an anonymous hotline, and training.  Committee discussion ensued about the focus of the new office, the role of investigators, victim advocates, trauma-informed training, including accommodations for the parties involved in complaints, the committee charge, and the cost of implementing the recommendations.

Committee discussion continued concerning the investigation and resolution process and how the committee could move forward in making recommendations.