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The police oversight agency once again faces uncertainty after it appeared to be on track to continue investigating complaints of police misconduct.

The NYCLU says yes, and may be violating the state's Open Meetings Law. Chair of the common council's public safety committee says there's no formal advisory committee yet. And when there is, its work will be done publicly.

Councilors appointed three people this week to the police oversight board, and have one more to fill before it's at full strength.

The New York Civil Liberties Union and concerned residents have sent a letter to Syracuse Common Councilors expressing concern with the struggling Citizen Review Board.

The volunteer board continues to take complaints after the CRB administrator abruptly resigned a month ago, in addition to a small staff.

CRB operations have in the spotlight since a failed attempt by the common council to increase oversight.

The measure approved in late April by a 5 to 4 margin gives the common council more oversight of the struggling Citizen Review Board. Six councilors are needed to override the veto.

Patrona Jones-Rowser was among those who voted 5 to 4 on legislation that gives council and the city clerk more oversight of the CRB>

Most expressed frustration over the lack of engagement from the common council, which narrowly approved the changes last week. The charter requires the mayor to hold a public hearing on any local law.

Syracuse Common Councilors approved the amendments to the legislation governing the Citizen Review Board last week. The mayor will either sign or veto the changes.