"GROUND RULES" FOR OAKLAND CITY COUNCIL HEARING ON APRIL 29, 2003
Office of the City Attorney
John A. Russo
City Attorney
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April 29, 2003
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Oakland, California
Re: April 29, 2003 Public Hearing on Police Response to April 7, 2003 Protests at the Port of Oakland
Chairperson Reid and Members of the Public Safety Committee:
Due to liability and personnel issues related to the April 7, 2003 events, the City Attorney's Office recommends the following ground rules for the conduct of the April 29, 2003 hearing:
- No testimony from officers
- No admissions against interest
- No fact finding
- No legal conclusions
- No cross examination of police
Representatives of the City Attorney's Office will be present to provide legal advice and counsel to the committee.
Respectfully submitted,
JOHN A. RUSSO
City Attorney