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A civilian committee that oversees public complaints filed against transit officers could be revamped in the coming months.

Coun. Diane Colley-Urquhart is set to bring forth a notice of motion Monday that would direct administration to consult with key stakeholders about re-examining the oversight models.

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“If we want the citizens to have complete confidence and trust in the system, and use the multimillion-dollar investment in transit, then we need an independent, arms-length mechanism of oversight,” she said.

“I think we need to toss out the current terms of reference — it’s something we need to do a revamp on and look at best practices in Canada as far as what these oversight committees can look like in terms of transit.”

The committee, made up of three community members and one member of administration, was launched in 2002 as a precondition of the Calgary police allowing transit officers to carry batons and pepper spray. The group oversees public complaints about the use of those tools.