. -- naqacp. in terms of the role of the commission, i think probably speaking there has been the perspective of people who see the commission as largely an advisory body and refers to the chief and mayor to set the policy of the department and seek the advice of the commission when they feel is appropriate. on the other hand, there are other people who believe that the commission is merely more than an advisory body. the charge is promulgating the policy of the department. i would be a commissioner that is from the latter point of view that believes that the commission should be much more front and center and setting policy so that this is not nearly -- merely an advisory body. like background and perspective is rooted in the